Vacancies

• Design experience in a broad range of antenna types and associated signal conditioning RF circuits (e.g. filters), with particular experience in the 1 MHz to 9 GHz frequency range.
• Measurement experience in antennas and RF electronics
• Technical lead on large antenna or RF product developments
• Liaising and reporting to customers on technical matters and technical aspects of project progress.
• Experience with the V-model (PDR, CDR, FDR) of product development and the execution of projects in accordance with this model.
• Formulating, managing and executing qualification and acceptance testing of products (electrical, mechanical and environmental testing) for large scale projects.
• Managing small multi-disciplinary technical teams.

• MS Office (expert-level)
• Matlab (expert-level)
• FEKO or similar 3D CEM tools (expert-level)

• QUCS

• English

Based on the Values and Competency Frameworks

• High levels of initiative and accountability
• Excellent technical problem solving skills
• Logical thinker
• Self-driven
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Must be prepared to work extended hours when project deadlines require it

Experience in high frequency spiral development would be an advantage

Numerical computing (Matlab, Python)

• Other requirements:

• Hardworking and be able to work independently and accurately
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility.
• Attention to detail.
• Assertive nature.
• Logical thinker.
• High levels of initiative.
• Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Planning skills.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Accuracy
• Professional approach.
• Good Administration skills.
• Good understanding of electromagnetic theory and physics/mathematics.
• Antenna/RF circuit design skills
• Hands-on practical skills in fabricating prototypes, building electronics systems, soldering and general DIY.

• Technical & Operational – Has knowledge & expertise in relation to the role.  This includes material planning, procurement, inventory management, Logistics & Shipping and product knowledge.
• Workflow & Process – Has knowledge and understanding of suppliers, sales, warehouse, finance, and inventory control workflows & processes.  This includes general workflow, process, and systems knowledge.
• Business Awareness – Has a knowledge of market trends.  Is profit conscious and appreciates the commercial impact of own performance on profits.
• Problem Solving & Analysis – Analyses issues and breaks them down into their component parts.  Identifies potential difficulties and their causes.  Generates workable solutions and makes rational judgements.
• Communication – Can deliver high standards of written & oral communications and has high standards of telephone technique.
• Good understanding of the BBBEE legislation and impact on procurement spend and vendor/supplier management and have demonstrable experience.
• Responsible for the preparation of quotes for freight, which will involve examining products or materials to estimate quantities or weight of container required for storage and transport.
• Timeous and accurate administration of all related documentation.
• Liaising with Production and QA on the progress of PRO’s
• Following up with Finance and Sales with regards to Prepayments
• Packaging and labelling of parcels according to planning schedules
• Providing routing information and issuing shipping instructions to ensure deliveries arrive OTIF to their correct location
• Liaising with Drivers, Couriers and Freight forwarders and tracking of goods in-route to their destination ensuring any potential issues are pro-actively resolved to avoid delays
• Send out shipment confirmation emails to clients.
• Effectual Supplier Relationship Management.

N5 Multi-disciplinary draughting or equivalent

Diploma (mechanical design)

Solid works (Advanced)

• Be a hardworking, driven, self-motivated, ambitious person who will be able to work independently and accurately
• Good working knowledge of dimensioning and tolerances.
• Familiarity with machining and assembly processes
• Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility.
• Excellent organizational and administration skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-driven.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Assertive nature.
• Logical thinker.
• Use high levels of initiative.
• Work independently, with a high degree of responsibility.
• Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Problem solving skills
• Good planning,
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Confidentiality
• Willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed
• Professional approach.
• Knowledge of industry mechanical draughting techniques and standards.

MS project or similar

• Cross Functional Project Team experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• People & Customer centric.
• Organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-driven.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Logical thinker.
• Prominent levels of initiative.
• Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Problem solving skills.
• Organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Professional approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the company’s growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Research and identify new business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services – or new ways of reaching existing markets
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Think strategically – seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business
• Work strategically – carrying out necessary planning in order to implement operational changes
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Actively build on customer knowledge and develop appropriate strategic documents.
• Knowledge of market and competitor analysis sharing into the organization
• Ensure compliance with Arms Control Regulations.
• Effectively balance the needs of internal and external customers and the business’ capability to meet those needs.
• Anticipate and identify customer needs and specifications.
• Protect customers’ interests in the organization in a balanced commercially viable way.
• Understand the business to add value to the organization.
• Understand the ever-changing market forces and customer needs as well as how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Accurately interpret information, benchmarks, forecasts, trends, and product announcements and respond appropriately thereon.