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Electronics Supervisors

Descriptions & Duties

  • Electronics Supervisors perform supervisory duties contributory to the planning and allocation of tasks to workers and trainees, and to the production, inspection, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of components, products, equipment and systems.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Supervisory Skills

Team Leadership: Managing and motivating a team of technicians.
Training: Educating staff on procedures and safety practices.

Technical Skills

Circuit Design: Understanding electronic circuits and systems.
Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and fixing electronic issues.
Testing and Measurement: Using tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A higher diploma or an associate degree in electronics engineering technology

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $30,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$70,000

Monthly Salary $60,000-$80,000

Monthly Salary $70,000 - $100,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Electronics Supervisors generally work in manufacturing plants, research and development lab and field sites. Primarily indoors, but may involve outdoor work for installations.

Tools

  • Electronics tester
  • Oscilloscope
  • Computers

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