Lead - UAS Maintenance Technician (Permanent)
Dante · SA - Gauteng , Pretoria East · (Negotiable)
Posted 11 June 2026
Stop applying one at a time.
JobAlertsZA auto-applies to South African jobs like this one for you, overnight. Upload your CV once — we do the applying.
Start free — we apply for you →Job Title: Lead - UAS Maintenance Technician Start Date: 2026-06-11 - 2026-07-31 Vacancy Type: Permanent CPT008248 Sectors: Agricultural and Forestry Location: SA - Gauteng , Pretoria East Salary: (Negotiable) Brief: drone|technician Lead - UAS Maintenance Technician Pretoria Salary depending on experience/qualifications Detail: Minimum requirements: Matric Qualified UASMT or related aviation qualification, diploma in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Aviation Electronics, or equivalent hands-on industry experience Proven background in drone maintenance, RC aircraft systems, aviation electronics, or mechatronic repairs Experience with agricultural drones is highly advantageous Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a team in a demanding technical environment Strong understanding of SACAA drone regulations and Part 101 compliance Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians while coordinating daily workshop activities to ensure optimal turnaround times Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform advanced repairs on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and related components Perform Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI), conduct post-repair test flights, and ensure operations remain compliant with SACAA regulations Manage stock levels of critical spare parts and digitally track all repairs and maintenance activities using internal systems Consultant: Vonne Scholtz - Dante Personnel Cape Town Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful show more... For more information please contact: Vonne Scholtz Apply