Product Verification Technician

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Integrated Product Verification (IPV) Technician to join our team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that our Electronic Warfare (EW) products and systems meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and operational performance before deployment.

The primary purpose of the IPV Technician is to execute product verification, technical support, and quality assurance activities that ensure products are thoroughly tested, compliant with specifications, reliable in operation, and ready for deployment with zero avoidable field failures. The successful candidate will contribute to product excellence through rigorous testing, fault diagnosis, repair activities, technical support, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-technology environment.

Qualifications and experience

Minimum Requirements

• T3 / N6 / S4 Diploma in Electronic Engineering (NQF Level 6).


• Valid driver's licence (Code B or higher).


• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a testing, maintenance technician, or related technical environment.


• Proficient in the use of electronic test and measurement equipment.

Advantageous

• Experience and knowledge of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.


• Experience in component-level electronic repairs.

Key technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.


• Knowledge of hardware (HW), software (SW), firmware (FW) and system integration principles.


• Ability to operate and interpret a wide range of electronic test and measurement equipment.


• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems associated drivers and applications.


• Strong soldering, troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.


• Understanding of Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) protection principles and procedures.


• Knowledge of computer hardware architectures, including cPCI systems, and software environments.


• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.


• Effective time management, planning and prioritisation abilities.

Key responsibilities

1. Product Verification and Testing

Perform integrated hardware, software and firmware verification testing on products and interconnections to ensure compliance with published specifications, stability standards and operational requirements. The objective is to deliver reliable product performance and achieve zero first-time field start-up failures.

2. Technical Support and Maintenance Services

Provide technical repair, upgrade, maintenance and customer support services across systems and products. This includes diagnosing and resolving technical issues efficiently to sustain operational continuity, improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and enhance customer satisfaction.

3. Quality, Risk and Compliance Management

Apply quality assurance procedures, Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) protection standards, safety regulations and risk mitigation practices during all IPV and technical activities. This ensures compliance with company policies and legislative requirements while promoting safe operations, reducing operational risks and maintaining consistent product quality.

4. Operational Coordination and Reporting

Coordinate IPV workloads, documentation, reporting and administrative activities in accordance with departmental priorities and company procedures. This supports effective decision-making, workflow efficiency, accurate record-keeping, timely reporting and improved operational performance.

5. Development and Continuous Improvement

Support knowledge sharing, on-the-job training and continuous improvement initiatives within the IPV environment. The focus is on strengthening technical capability, improving process adherence, enhancing team performance and contributing to long-term departmental effectiveness and operational consistency.

Our recruitment values:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 09 July 2026. 

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application