Principal Systems Technician (RF)

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

Company

hirify.global, through GEW Technologies, delivers complex electronic and defence-technology systems and engineering solutions.

What you will do

• Plan and execute technical work packages for complex engineering projects.
• Integrate hardware and software systems through installation, configuration, verification, and validation.
• Perform functional, regression, product, and system acceptance testing.
• Diagnose faults, perform repairs and preventive maintenance, and provide technical support for deployed systems.
• Support customer deployment and training, supplier engagement, and technical investigations.
• Maintain engineering quality, configuration management, manufacturing data packs, and controlled technical documentation.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Electronic Engineering; a BTech in Electronic Engineering is preferred.
• At least 9 years of experience in a product-development or systems-engineering environment.
• Essential experience in Radio Frequency measurements.
• Experience with analogue and digital electronic systems, test equipment, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience in system integration, verification, testing, maintenance, or defence-technology environments is advantageous.
• IPC certification is advantageous.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working models supporting work-life balance.
• Attractive salary and special payments.
• Structured onboarding, targeted training, and tailored talent development.
• Innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.
• Health management, ergonomic workstations, and occupational health and safety programs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV through the hirify.global Careers page.
• Applications close on 12 October 2026.
• Candidates not contacted within 14 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.