Technician.3.04 at University of the Witwatersrand

Years of Work-Related Experience: 

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience as an electronics technician is required.
• The applicant must have relevant technical expertise and facilitation experience in the field of electronics and computing skills. As a university department, often staff and students require support to complete their prototype electronic devices, wiring panels and enclosures. The applicant should be enthusiastic about working as part of a diverse teaching and learning environment.
• Typical tasks are troubleshooting and repair of electronic equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies, prototype electronic manufacturing (e.g. surface mount soldering, PCB assembly based on student and staff designs) and technical support in the computer lab.
• Candidates selected for interviews will be required to complete a practical proficiency test.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: The applicant must have a Diploma/National Diploma or National Technical Diploma N6.
• Desirable: BTech/Advanced Diploma in Electronics Engineering

Duties:

• The duties involve but are not limited to:
• Provide technical support in the computer laboratory
• Service and repair electronic equipment
• Provide hi-tech soldering services in the workshop (fine pitch surface mount)
• Manage and perform 3D Design Applications tasks assigned
• Fault find and troubleshoot on electronics circuits
• Guide and mentor students on basic laboratory technical skills
• Build and design circuits in accordance with specifications provided by staff
• Use different electrical/electronics testing instruments to execute laboratory support functions
• Read and understand circuit diagrams, including the use of electronic design software
• Undertake various administrative duties in the lab and School
• Attend meetings in the cluster and wider School and make valuable contributions to the teaching and learning environment.
• Participate in committees such as OHSE as assigned
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors):

• Basic computing skills
• Professional interaction with students and workmates
• Familiarity with the names and use of tools and equipment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Hands on, enthusiasm and good workmanship
• Safety practice in workshop and laboratory
• Experience in dealing with suppliers
• Technical Knowledge – instruments, Printer circuit board, CAD software
• Knowledge of 3D modelling software Collaboration

Closing date: 13 February 2026