Technology Station in Electronics

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

We help businesses turn ideas into market-ready solutions.

At the Technology Station in Electronics, we support companies with:
• Electronic & mechanical product development
• Rapid prototyping and design validation
• Low-volume manufacturing and pilot builds
• Technical and entrepreneurship training

If you need extra engineering capacity or a partner to take a concept to prototype (and beyond), let’s talk.

10/02/2026

South Africa’s unemployment challenge remains severe: the official unemployment rate was 31.9% in Q3 2025. For young people it’s even tougher, 58.5% unemployment for ages 15–24 (and 38.4% for ages 25–34) in the same quarter (Statistics SA, 2025).

That’s why the Technology Station in Electronics (TSE) focuses on training that goes beyond certificates.

We deliver hands-on technical training + entrepreneurship fundamentals, so learners don’t just “learn”, they leave with practical, income-generating capability: skills that can be translated into real micro-services in their communities, supporting households and local businesses while building a pathway out of unemployment.

When people can solve real problems (repair, troubleshoot, build, install, maintain) and understand how to price, market, and run a small operation, training becomes a lever for local economic activity, one skilled person at a time.

If you’re a partner, sponsor, municipality, NGO, or employer looking to create measurable skills impact, let’s collaborate.

27/01/2026

11/12/2025

As we close off 2025, we reflect with gratitude on a year marked by growth, innovation and meaningful community impact at the Technology Station in Electronics (TSE).

This year, our team had the privilege to:

• Support over 800 individuals through technical and entrepreneurship training programmes.
• Empower women, who represented more than 50% of all participants.
• Equip youth—over 95% of those we served—with skills to step into new economic opportunities.
• Work alongside numerous innovators as we continue to assist with new product development and prototype manufacturing, turning ideas into tangible, market-ready solutions.

None of this would have been possible without the continued support of our clients, funders and partners who share our vision for a more inclusive and innovative South Africa.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. We look forward to achieving even greater impact together in 2026.

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12/05/2025

🛠️ From Idea to Prototype – All Under One Roof

At the Technology Station in Electronics, we offer electronic and mechanical prototyping services to help you turn your concept into a functional prototype, ready for testing, refinement, or pilot production.

🔌 Electronic Prototyping Services:
• PCB design and fabrication
• Firmware development
• Sensor integration
• IoT device prototyping
• Functional testing & debugging

⚙️ Mechanical Prototyping Services:
• CAD design and 3D modelling
• Rapid prototyping (CNC, 3D printing, etc.)
• Enclosure and housing design
• Assembly and mechanical integration
• Design for manufacturability

We support start-ups, SMMEs, and large companies with the tools, facilities, and engineering expertise to accelerate product development while keeping costs under control.

💡 Whether you're building a smart device, wearable, industrial controller, or a custom mechanism — our team is ready to help.

📍Based at the CSIR in Pretoria
🌐 www.tselectronics.co.za
📩 Reach out today and let's bring your idea to life.

08/05/2025

We recently had the privilege of presenting a Smartphone and Tablet Repair training programme to unemployed individuals in Soshanguve, Gauteng.

👨‍🔧👩‍🔧 This hands-on course focused on practical repair skills and basic diagnostics—equipping participants not only with technical knowledge but with the confidence to take their first steps toward self-employment.

💡 We're proud to share that some of the attendees have already started their own businesses, offering much-needed services within their communities.

At our core, we believe in making a difference—one skill, one person, one opportunity at a time.

✨ We look forward to supporting more success stories like these across South Africa.

07/05/2025

At the Technology Station in Electronics, we specialise in low-volume and prototype electronic manufacturing—designed for innovators, startups, and R&D teams who need precision, speed, and flexibility.
Whether you're developing your first proof of concept or refining a near-final product, our facility delivers:
🔧 Surface mount and through-hole assembly
⚡ Fast turnaround times to accelerate your time-to-market
🔬 Professional support for prototype refinement and testing
Located at the CSIR in Pretoria, we’ve helped countless companies bridge the gap between concept and production.
📩 Ready to bring your prototype to life? Get in touch at [email protected] or visit www.tselectronics.co.za.
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11/10/2023

We are offering a free short learning programme on Automotive Repair with a focus on electrical circuits and wiring. The programme is available to South Africans above the age of 18. To qualify you will be required to complete the registration process required by TUT and merSETA. Training will be conducted in Hatfield, Pretoria and accepted candidates will need to travel to and from the venue at their own cost. For more information and to register scan the QR or send an e-mail to the address on the poster.

04/09/2023

Thank you for everyone that sent through applications to attend our short learning programmes. We are still waiting for approval from the SETA to start training. We are following up on a daily basis as a priority. If you would like to follow up on your application directly, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

02/08/2023

We are currently receiving a lot of applications for our training programmes from TVET student and graduates. Each application will be verified and sent for approval with the audit team. Once we have approval our team will communicate the training dates to all approved applicants. Thank you for your patience and continues support.