Junior Development Technician

Junior Development Technician

Job Requisition ID: 2856

Location:
Pretoria, ZA

Company: GEW Technologies (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-driven Junior Development Technician to join our product development team. In this role, you will support Product Owners, Product Managers and Engineers in the development, assembly, testing, and verification of high-performance hardware products.

This is an excellent opportunity for a young technician to gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from assembly and prototyping, through testing and validation, to infrastructure setup and field trial support. You'll work in a collaborative engineering environment where learning, accuracy, and technical curiosity are essential.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• T3 / N6 / S4 Diploma in Electronic Engineering (B-Tech advantageous).
• 1 –2 years experience in a product development or engineering environment.
• Experience with:
• • RF concepts and RF measurements (advantageous).
• Analogue and digital electronics.
• Electronic test equipment.
• IPC certification is an added advantage

This role is well suited for junior technicians eager to grow their engineering capability within a structured development environment.

Key Technical Skills Required

• Basic understanding of RF concepts, electromagnetics, and ITU environments.
• Ability to write technical documentation (ATPs, result records, technical reports), with final approval by a Product Owner.
• Solid working knowledge of computers, hardware, operating systems, and networking (Linux, Windows, Windows Server).
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams, engineering drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Hands-on capability in electronics assembly, fault-finding, and system support.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Product Assembly

• Interpret circuit diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Batch and kit components for assembly.
• Perform high-quality assembly of RF sub-assemblies, PCBs, mechanical components, and cables.
• Support higher-level system integration and product evaluation.
• Install and configure product software per documented procedures.

2. Product Verification & Testing

• Verify products against draft specifications and ATPs.
• Record test results, perform updates or modifications as instructed by engineers.
• Conduct validation testing using product test documentation.
• Maintain requirements/bug/feature logs and assist the software team with fault records.
• Prepare products for field trials, factory acceptance tests, and demos.

3. Technical Documentation

• Assist in compiling ATPs, result records, technical reports.
• Review assembly documentation and provide improvement input.
• Support engineers with product training and documentation updates.

4. Infrastructure Setup

• Set up routers, networks (TCP/IP) and support general IT infrastructure needs.
• Install, configure, and maintain PC infrastructure (Linux, Windows, Windows Server).
• Assist in preparing product environments for demonstrations and testing.

5. General Laboratory & Support Activities

• Maintain lab component stock levels and monitor consumables.
• Manage lab storage and maintain a clean, organised work area using 5S principles.
• Support shipping, product preparation, training activities, and other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the Line Manager or Systems Engineer.

What We Offer:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 19 December 2025. Please note that interviews will commence early January 2026 due to business closure.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application

Become our next pioneer. Apply now and become part of the HENSOLDT team

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.

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