Electronic Technician Assistant

Company: Scenivision
Location: Villiers, Wilge Toll Plaza (N3), Free State
Position type: Mid Career
Purpose:  The principal purpose of this role is to be an assistant plaza Technician in conducting preventative and corrective maintenance on Electronic and Electrical equipment in the toll collection system, maintenance of traffic management peripherals within the toll plaza, carry out plaza related works on instruction from the plaza Technician and to report any serious and malicious damage to TCE equipment to Plaza Technician.

Minimum requirements:

Education and experience (minimum requirements to perform the job):

• Grade 12 certificate
• N3/N4 certificate in electronics.
• At least 3 years related experience
• Valid unendorsed code 08 drivers license
• Knowledgeable on:
  • MIS electronic toll collection system
  • Industrial networking experience advantageous
  • Plc experience advantageous
  • Understanding operation and maintenance manuals
  • SHEQ compliance and good workmanship practices

 Required competencies to meet the job outcomes:

• Fluent in English
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of validation cameras
• Good fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic installations
• Basic use of testing and diagnostic equipment (multimeter, megger, fibre optic tools).
• Conducting planned maintenance and preventive maintenance activities
• Good computer literacy skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Good time management
• Ability to work independently on instruction
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment
• Customer / client interaction skills

Physical demands and work environment:

• The assistant technician must be able to work in confined spaces elevated and underground.
• The assistant technician must be able to work at heights.
• The technician must drive a motor vehicle according to standards on public roads.
• A regular amount of overtime and standby duties to be performed.
• The work environment characteristics are those encountered on a typical highway and at the toll road environment, as well as at office buildings.
• The work is performed inside and outside buildings.
• Job requires regular medical fitness tests

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting daily and monthly inspections of all toll collection equipment, traffic management peripherals within the Toll Plaza
• Assist in ensuring that all TCE systems are adequately maintained as per procedures and client requirements.
• Attending to minor breakdowns and responding to queries timeously.
• Installation of new equipment, replacement of old equipment and repairs in accordance with regulatory guidelines and company procedure.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic and technical drawings
• Report all incidents in the prescribed manner.
• Keep record of work done
• Provide support and assistance to other departments as and when required to ensure customer service satisfaction and efficiency
• Ensure tools are kept in a good and clean working order.
• Ensure all health, safety and security policies and procedures are always followed.
• Comply with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the company.
• Ensure that all equipment will be in good working order to ensure the company can comply with all contractual obligations.
• To perform overtime and standby duties as required.
• Assist with overseeing and managing ad hoc projects as and when required

This job specification outlines the main duties of the role and is not an exhaustive list. By applying, you consent to the Company processing your personal information in line with PoPI, which may include reference, credit, and background checks. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and a medical assessment may be required in terms of OHS legislation. The Company is committed to workplace transformation and upholding its Employment Equity objectives. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities as well as candidates from designated groups.
Kindly note should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of your application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Posted on 16 Apr 09:03, Closing date 21 Apr