MODULAR AND RADIO COMMUNICATIONS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – MAJWE MINING JOINT VENTURE

Majwe Mining Joint Venture (Pty) Ltd. has been engaged by Debswana at Jwaneng Mine for the Cut 9 Project. The Project is for the duration of 9 years, which entails mining over 194 million bcm of material to expand the current mine. This contract not only is an important contributor to the economy of Botswana, but an important contributor to the legacy of the people of Botswana. MMJV is a committed supporter of Debswana’s Citizen Economic Empowerment Policy and encourages suitably qualified citizens to apply. The Company requires the services of knowledgeable, highly skilled and self-driven individuals for the following positions:

MODULAR AND RADIO COMMUNICATIONS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Senior Electrical Engineer, the Radio Communications Technician will lead the electronics repairs of all systems to ensure efficient communication.

Key Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate and perform autonomous electronics installation, repairs,services and maintenance of radio equipment systems (VHF and UHF), fleet management systems (Dispatch Systems) and related safety management systems on mining equipment (Vehicle Collision Avoidance Systems)

• Performs operational checks, monitors performance and related maintenance to identify and diagnose instrumentation and electronic performance problems
• Carry out on the bench electronic repairs for radios, cameras, wireless radio links and solar charge controllers.
• Optimizes equipment life cycle by monitoring equipment performance and making corrective recommendations
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy electronics workshop environment.
• Responsible for on the job training and coaching of his subordinates

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Electronics/Control & Instrumentation or equivalent
• A minimum of 8yrs years trade-related work experience preferably in a mining environment of which 5yrs should have been in radio communications.
• Knowledge and understanding of Terrestrial Trunked Radio system. Installation and repairs of Brigade camera monitor systems for heavy plant equipment.
• Subordinates Effectiveness
• Valid Class B Drivers’ License
• Must be registered with Engineers’ Registration Board