Naas Janse Van Rensburg
About Naas Janse Van Rensburg
Naas Janse Van Rensburg serves as the RF/MW Product Design Manager at Saab in Centurion, South Africa, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in RF sub-systems and has held various engineering roles at Saab and Nokia Siemens Networks over the past two decades.
Work at Saab
Naas Janse Van Rensburg has been employed at Saab since 2020 as the RF/MW Product Design Manager. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the design and development of RF and microwave products. He acts as the main interface for RF Sub-systems and Microwave related products, providing critical inputs to product roadmaps in collaboration with Product Management. Prior to his current position, he served as the Technical Design Authority for RF Sub-systems from 2017 to 2020 and as a Senior Engineer in the same field from 2014 to 2017, both roles contributing to his extensive experience in RF product design.
Previous Experience at Nokia Siemens Networks
Before joining Saab, Naas Janse Van Rensburg held various positions at Nokia Siemens Networks. He worked as a Systems Integrator from 2004 to 2008, followed by roles as the CSI Head of Engineering Capability for Africa from 2010 to 2012, and as Systems Integration Group Leader from 2008 to 2009. He also served as the Global Update/Upgrade Support Team Manager for the Middle East and Africa from 2009 to 2010. His diverse roles at Nokia Siemens Networks provided him with a solid foundation in systems integration and engineering management.
Education and Expertise
Naas Janse Van Rensburg completed his secondary education at Rhodesfield Technical High, achieving his Matric/Senior Certificate from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education at the University of Pretoria, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from 1998 to 2001. His academic background has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in RF and microwave product design, as well as systems integration.
Management and Team Leadership
In his current position at Saab, Naas Janse Van Rensburg manages a team that includes individuals reporting from both local and international locations. His leadership role involves coordinating efforts across different teams to ensure the successful development of RF products. He has experience in maintaining production processes and conducting low-level fault finding on RF products, which enhances his capability to lead technical teams effectively.
Technical Design Authority Experience
Naas Janse Van Rensburg has served as a Technical Design Authority (TDA) at Saab, where he has been responsible for providing technical guidance and ensuring the integrity of RF Sub-systems and microwave products. His role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to align product designs with strategic objectives and technical requirements. This experience underscores his expertise in RF technology and product development.