Job title: Electrical / Electronic Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Mining
Salary type: Annual
Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, GP
Job published: 22-04-2026
Job ID: 72554
Contact name: Anita Ferreira
Phone number: +27823358929
Contact email: anita@geotech.co.za

Job Description

Job Title:
Electrical/Electronic Engineer

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a professional Electrical/Electronic Engineer to provide both on-site and remote technical support to clients operating primarily within gold, silver, and uranium mining operations worldwide.The role involves troubleshooting technical issues, supporting system performance and optimisation, and ensuring reliable operation of deployed solutions. It also requires maintaining strong client relationships and delivering responsive, high-quality support in demanding and remote mining environments.

Requirements:

  • 5–8 years’ experience (typically aged 27–35)
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Good understanding of digital and analog electronics
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Strong PC literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Valid, non-restricted driver’s licence
  • Valid South African passport

Desirable:

  • Hands-on experience setting up and servicing instrumentation equipment
  • Experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems
  • Exposure to PLC programming or other software development environments
  • Understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols
  • Previous commissioning or field service experience (preferably on mine sites)
  • Understanding of statistical concepts
  • Knowledge of control systems and process control principles
  • Familiarity with pumps and variable speed drives
  • Understanding of gold leaching processes (advantageous, not essential)
  • Full training will be provided in Johannesburg, South Africa at the commencement of employment
  • Role requires extensive local and international travel
Full training will be provided for the successful candidate in Johannesburg, South Africa at the commencement of employment. The role will require extensive local and international travel.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Tertiary qualification in either Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Electromechanical,

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