Cable Assembly Operator – Electronics Manufacturing

About the role

The Cable Assembly Operator is responsible for assembling, integrating, inspecting and performing basic functional testing of cable assemblies, electronic assemblies and mechanical sub‑assemblies in accordance with approved manufacturing documentation and quality standards. The role ensures safe, accurate and reliable products that meet defined production, workmanship and technical requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble RF, data, fibre‑optic, power cables, wire‑harnesses, PCB assemblies and mechanical units using approved tools, jigs and documentation.
• Execute manufacturing activities such as lead‑free soldering, cable preparation, masking, baking, pre‑heating, conformal coating and curing while completing job cards and build history records.
• Inspect incoming kits and completed assemblies, perform alignment checks and basic functional testing, and present work for Quality Control inspection.
• Perform equipment maintenance, rework, corrective actions and scheduled repairs to maintain production capability.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics, N3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or similar qualification.
• IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certification.
• At least 5 years’ experience in an electronics‑related production or manufacturing environment; experience in military or telecommunications is advantageous.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, assembly diagrams and manufacturing drawings.

Required skills

• Cable and wire‑harness assembly
• RF, data, fibre‑optic and power cable assembly
• Lead‑free soldering and discrete‑component/PCB soldering
• Cable preparation, stripping and termination
• Cable‑stripping machine programming and operation
• Interpretation of wiring, assembly and manufacturing drawings
• Microscope and cable‑jig operation
• Mechanical assembly, fitment and alignment
• Basic functional testing and verification
• Electrostatic discharge control
• Masking, baking, pre‑heating processes
• Conformal coating and curing
• Assembly inspection and rework