Position available – Marine Electronics Technician

Summary of Position : Marine Electronics Technician to carry out field and workshop service including repairs, installation and surveys of relevant equipment on board marine vessels, as assigned by the Service Coordinator/ Service Manager.

Summary of key responsibilities

• Carry out necessary work requirements.
• Compile on board report.
• Carry-out manufacturer’s specific functions related to the job.
• Assist with technical support to service team and office.
• Assist the service manager to ensure test equipment are operational and service kits are complete.
• Promote on board and workshop health and safety.
• Carry-out specific office administrative duties related to the job.
• Ensure workshop prepared for service activation and client engagement.

Skills / Abilities

• Be professional, and positive with an attitude that demonstrates responsibility.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities in English.
• Demonstrates and applies strong problem-solving skills in day to day operations.
• Comprehend current and emerging technologies.
• Have good ‘people skills’ for building relationships with colleagues and our clients.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Decision making.
• Computer savvy.

Minimum requirements and Job specification requirements:

• Electronic knowledge and experience. Marine experience advantage.
• Grade 12 Certification.
• A relevant tertiary qualification at a recognised and SAQA accredited university/ institution will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of relevant electronic equipment, policies, and procedures to effectively promote effective local, provincial or national operations.
• Principles and the relative processes for providing excellent personal customer services, which includes needs assessments, ensuring the quality standards, and evaluating the satisfaction of your employer.
• Understanding of broadcasting, transmission, switching, control and the operation of any sea based or land-based telecommunications systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, even when under pressure
• Time flexibility and self-reliance, along with the ability to work independently, safely and communicate effectively are must
• Marine engineering experience and shipboard knowledge, good mechanical ability, mathematical and computer aptitude advantageous.
• Organized and time management skills
• Must be self-motivated, goal and customer oriented.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a changing environment