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Field Service Technician – Johannesburg, South Africa

Location : Johannesburg, Kempton Park

Job Type : Permanent, Full-Time

Travel : Domestic & International (13–14 days / month)

Industry : Mining Equipment & Technology

About the Role

Are you a seasoned technician with a strong electrical background and a passion for fieldwork? We’re looking for a Field Service Technician to join a dynamic team supporting cutting-edge mill relining technologies across South Africa and beyond.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the servicing, commissioning, maintenance, and monitoring of advanced equipment at mining sites. You’ll also play a key role in training site personnel, supporting spare parts sales, and ensuring customer satisfaction through technical excellence and proactive service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and commission advanced mill relining systems and associated technologies.
• Perform on-site repairs, maintenance, and training at mining operations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment in the field.
• Support spare parts sales and coordinate logistics with internal teams.
• Maintain accurate service records, timesheets, and expense reports.
• Promote safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Electrical Engineering Trade Qualification – Required
• 7+ years of experience as a Field Service Technician – Required
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic systems and electrical schematics
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and service documentation
• Ability to travel extensively (13–14 days / month) and work flexible hours
• Valid South African “C” Class Driver’s License (and ideally an international license)

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience in the hard rock mining industry
• Knowledge of grinding mill maintenance and relining
• Tertiary qualification in engineering or a related field

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Field Service Technician • Johannesburg, South Africa

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Overview

Join to apply for the FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN role at Liebherr Group .

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, adjust, repair and overall mobile crane equipment.
• Apply technical knowledge to test and modify machinery.
• Keep detailed records of activities and repairs and report on equipment status and performance to line management.
• Adhere to all safety regulations of LAF and customer sites.
• Assist with after-hours support in line with the standby roster.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical skills
• Customer service and strong communication skills
• Independence and excellent time management

Company and Location

Location : Liebherr-Africa (Pty) Ltd., 1 Spin Street, 7501 Cape Town, South Africa (ZA)

Contact

Contact : KEFENTSE FEZEKA GUNGQISA,

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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Introduction

Field Service Technician

Cape Town (Bellville)

R Neg.

Minimum 3 years previous experience

Responsible for inspecting maintaining repairing and servicing floor scrubbing machines and related equipment

Troubleshooting mechanical electrical and operational issues

Preventative maintenance

Customer service and consultation - advise customers on the proper use care and maintenance of machines

Reporting - maintain accurate service records

Adherence to all safety protocols

Will travel to various sites

Matric valid drivers license essential

E-mail -

Duties & Responsibilities

Field Service Technician

Cape Town (Bellville)

R Neg.

Minimum 3 years previous experience

Responsible for inspecting maintaining repairing and servicing floor scrubbing machines and related equipment

Troubleshooting mechanical electrical and operational issues

Preventative maintenance

Customer service and consultation - advise customers on the proper use care and maintenance of machines

Reporting - maintain accurate service records

Adherence to all safety protocols

Will travel to various sites

Matric valid drivers license essential

E-mail -

Desired Experience & Qualification

Field Service Technician

Cape Town (Bellville)

R Neg.

Minimum 3 years previous experience

Responsible for inspecting maintaining repairing and servicing floor scrubbing machines and related equipment

Troubleshooting mechanical electrical and operational issues

Preventative maintenance

Customer service and consultation - advise customers on the proper use care and maintenance of machines

Reporting - maintain accurate service records

Adherence to all safety protocols

Will travel to various sites

Matric valid drivers license essential

E-mail -

Package & Remuneration

R Neg.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Athletics,English,Fund Management,ABAP,Banking & Finance,Actuary

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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One of our clients in Johannesburg is looking for a Field Service Technician to join their lift truck company!

Requirements include:

• Servicing and repairing forklifts advantageous
• Sound knowledge of basic mechanical systems advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Field Service Technician

Education :

• Higher Certificate / NQF5
• Matric / NQF4
• Specify : Trade Test and / or Technical Qualification (NQF 5), Preferably The Company factory training. (Earthmoving / Electrical Trade)

Years of Experience (more important than the initial educational level) :

• Minimum 5 years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with regards to troubleshooting and problem solving electrical and mechanical problems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Detects mechanical and electrical faults by using specialized tooling and equipment.
• Repairs and maintains components and equipment.
• Follows work assignments received in the form of general oral or written work instructions.
• Determines the extent of the needed repair and determines the nature thereof.
• Performs checks and services on a regular basis and detects possible faults and flaws on affected equipment.
• Repairs and / or replaces and fits new sections or new parts.
• Improvise s necessary solutions as and when needed.
• Travels from one site to another, often in remote areas and at unusual work hours.
• Works with specialized equipment in order to perform daily duty requirements.
• Maintains a good level of physical health and fitness.
• Maintains a legal vehicle drivers license at all times.
• Adheres to all health and safety legislation.
• Assists spare parts with part identification.
• Assists and supports the other Company divisions if and where required.

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Field Service Engineer page is loaded# Field Service Engineerlocations: Johannesburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: # Job TitleField Service Engineer# Job DescriptionField Service Engineer is responsible for providing advanced on-site technical support and troubleshooting for medical devices, ensuring prompt resolution of issues while maintaining regulatory compliance and high customer satisfaction. The role executes complex installations and maintenance tasks meticulously, adhering to safety standards and company procedures. The role works with autonomy, makes informed decisions to resolve highly complex problems aligned with organizational goals. The role acts as a specialized resource within their business group, utilizing deep knowledge to enhance efficiency and success. The role mentors junior technicians, monitors device performance, stays updated on technology, and prioritizes customer satisfaction through clear communication and diligent service.**Your Role:**• This is a multimodality Field Service Position with CT been the primary modality• Serves as the technical resource for implementing solutions that require analysis of situations or data, and an in-depth knowledge of the solution.• Prepares site assessments.• Provides technical review of system configurations to ensure viability of system performance.• Prepares as-built drawings to document work completed during project or particular job.• Resolves complex customer issues requiring independent judgment based on strong CT knowledge and skills.• Provides remote and on-site technical support to installed customer base.• Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the Philips solution.• Performs regular maintenance, completes required technical modifications, and conducts troubleshooting and repair to remedy issues.• Escalates any technical configuration that is not consistent with technical standards.• Proactively suggests process and product improvements based on site experiences and IT knowledge.• Delivers customer projects that require analysis of situations and full understanding of the solution being implemented.• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, works independently, and should be able to take the lead role in most customer engagements.• Exercises independent judgment to adapt to typical variances in the customer environment for obtaining effective results.• Properly completes assigned project activities with responsibility for results within project work estimates and defined delivery methods• Works in conjunction with internal project managers, clinical application consultants, field service engineers, senior Technical Consultants, third-party entities, and customer technical lead.• Provides regular status of installation activities to project manager, other team members, and functional manager.• Collaborates with Account Manager to assist in the solution selling process.• Diagnoses and resolves technical hardware and software issues (remotely & on-site).• Analyzes reported problems via Remote Service functionality and/or direct contact with the site and collaborates with the Customer Care Solutions Center support engineer to identify, analyze and develop a resolution plan and take the actions required to resolve a customer’s issues. Resolution plans which exceed the individual’s skill or experience level are escalated to the next support level. Regular updates regarding the status of the repair activity are communicated to the customer and Philips management.**You are the right fit if:**• Clinical or Electrical or Computing Systems Engineering. Biomedical Engineer preferred.• +/- 5 years’ experience working in the medical field in a customer facing role.• Excellent PC skills (e.g. experience with Microsoft Windows and Office software applications) including basic level networking skills• Experienced with DICOM• Be experienced in the use of CT test equipment• Be able to understand the test results and be able to apply it to the repair process.• The candidate must be willing to attend oversees equipment training when required• The candidate must be willing to travel on occasional basis for support in other regions• The Candidate must be willing to be on standby in accordance to the standby schedule in the region• Strong Customer focus• Capacity to listen and communicate in a clear and effective manner• Problem solving/troubleshooting mind-set• Strong team player**Preferred Skills:**• Troubleshooting• Documentation & Reporting• Continuous Improvement• Product Installation• Product Repair & Maintenance• IT Networking• Regulatory Requirements• Engineering Fundamentals• Remote Support Tools & Techniques**Employment Equity**The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Only apply for this role if you are a South African Citizen by birth or Naturalization prior to the 27 April 1994**How we work together** We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. this role is a/field/role.**About Philips** We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. • Learn more about . • Discover . • Learn more about . If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care .#LI-EU#LI-FIELDAt Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life.For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health.Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success.*It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed
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Overview

Field Service Engineer is responsible for providing advanced on-site technical support and troubleshooting for medical devices, ensuring prompt resolution of issues while maintaining regulatory compliance and high customer satisfaction. The role executes complex installations and maintenance tasks meticulously, adhering to safety standards and company procedures. The role works with autonomy, makes informed decisions to resolve highly complex problems aligned with organizational goals. The role acts as a specialized resource within their business group, utilizing deep knowledge to enhance efficiency and success. The role mentors junior technicians, monitors device performance, stays updated on technology, and prioritizes customer satisfaction through clear communication and diligent service.

Responsibilities

• This is a multimodality Field Service Position with CT been the primary modality
• Serves as the technical resource for implementing solutions that require analysis of situations or data, and an in-depth knowledge of the solution.
• Prepares site assessments.
• Provides technical review of system configurations to ensure viability of system performance.
• Prepares as-built drawings to document work completed during project or particular job.
• Resolves complex customer issues requiring independent judgment based on strong CT knowledge and skills.
• Provides remote and on-site technical support to installed customer base.
• Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the Philips solution.
• Performs regular maintenance, completes required technical modifications, and conducts troubleshooting and repair to remedy issues.
• Escalates any technical configuration that is not consistent with technical standards.
• Proactively suggests process and product improvements based on site experiences and IT knowledge.
• Delivers customer projects that require analysis of situations and full understanding of the solution being implemented.
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, works independently, and should be able to take the lead role in most customer engagements.
• Exercises independent judgment to adapt to typical variances in the customer environment for obtaining effective results.
• Properly completes assigned project activities with responsibility for results within project work estimates and defined delivery methods
• Works in conjunction with internal project managers, clinical application consultants, field service engineers, senior Technical Consultants, third-party entities, and customer technical lead.
• Provides regular status of installation activities to project manager, other team members, and functional manager.
• Collaborates with Account Manager to assist in the solution selling process.
• Diagnoses and resolves technical hardware and software issues (remotely & on-site).
• Analyzes reported problems via Remote Service functionality and/or direct contact with the site and collaborates with the Customer Care Solutions Center support engineer to identify, analyze and develop a resolution plan and take the actions required to resolve a customer’s issues. Resolution plans which exceed the individual’s skill or experience level are escalated to the next support level. Regular updates regarding the status of the repair activity are communicated to the customer and Philips management.

You are the right fit if

• Clinical or Electrical or Computing Systems Engineering. Biomedical Engineer preferred.
• +/- 5 years’ experience working in the medical field in a customer facing role.
• Excellent PC skills (e.g. experience with Microsoft Windows and Office software applications) including basic level networking skills
• Experienced with DICOM
• Be experienced in the use of CT test equipment
• Be able to understand the test results and be able to apply it to the repair process.
• The candidate must be willing to attend oversees equipment training when required
• The candidate must be willing to travel on occasional basis for support in other regions
• The Candidate must be willing to be on standby in accordance to the standby schedule in the region
• Strong Customer focus
• Capacity to listen and communicate in a clear and effective manner
• Problem solving/troubleshooting mind-set
• Strong team player

Preferred Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Documentation & Reporting
• Continuous Improvement
• Product Installation
• Product Repair & Maintenance
• IT Networking
• Regulatory Requirements
• Engineering Fundamentals
• Remote Support Tools & Techniques

Employment Equity

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Only apply for this role if you are a South African Citizen by birth or Naturalization prior to the 27 April 1994

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This role is a field role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won’t stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. Learn more about our business. Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care.

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#LI-FIELD

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Overview

Field Service Engineer is responsible for providing advanced on-site technical support and troubleshooting for medical devices, ensuring prompt resolution of issues while maintaining regulatory compliance and high customer satisfaction. The role executes complex installations and maintenance tasks meticulously, adhering to safety standards and company procedures. The role works with autonomy, makes informed decisions to resolve highly complex problems aligned with organizational goals. The role acts as a specialized resource within their business group, utilizing deep knowledge to enhance efficiency and success. The role mentors junior technicians, monitors device performance, stays updated on technology, and prioritizes customer satisfaction through clear communication and diligent service.

Your Role

• This is a multimodality Field Service Position with CT been the primary modality
• Serves as the technical resource for implementing solutions that require analysis of situations or data, and an in-depth knowledge of the solution.
• Prepares site assessments.
• Provides technical review of system configurations to ensure viability of system performance.
• Prepares as-built drawings to document work completed during project or particular job.
• Resolves complex customer issues requiring independent judgment based on strong CT knowledge and skills.
• Provides remote and on-site technical support to installed customer base.
• Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the Philips solution.
• Performs regular maintenance, completes required technical modifications, and conducts troubleshooting and repair to remedy issues.
• Escalates any technical configuration that is not consistent with technical standards.
• Proactively suggests process and product improvements based on site experiences and IT knowledge.
• Delivers customer projects that require analysis of situations and full understanding of the solution being implemented.
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, works independently, and should be able to take the lead role in most customer engagements.
• Exercises independent judgment to adapt to typical variances in the customer environment for obtaining effective results.
• Properly completes assigned project activities with responsibility for results within project work estimates and defined delivery methods
• Works in conjunction with internal project managers, clinical application consultants, field service engineers, senior Technical Consultants, third-party entities, and customer technical lead.
• Provides regular status of installation activities to project manager, other team members, and functional manager.
• Collaborates with Account Manager to assist in the solution selling process.
• Diagnoses and resolves technical hardware and software issues (remotely & on-site).
• Analyzes reported problems via Remote Service functionality and/or direct contact with the site and collaborates with the Customer Care Solutions Center support engineer to identify, analyze and develop a resolution plan and take the actions required to resolve a customer’s issues. Resolution plans which exceed the individual’s skill or experience level are escalated to the next support level. Regular updates regarding the status of the repair activity are communicated to the customer and Philips management.

You are the right fit if

• Clinical or Electrical or Computing Systems Engineering. Biomedical Engineer preferred.
• +/- 5 years’ experience working in the medical field in a customer facing role.
• Excellent PC skills (e.g. experience with Microsoft Windows and Office software applications) including basic level networking skills
• Experienced with DICOM
• Be experienced in the use of CT test equipment
• Be able to understand the test results and be able to apply it to the repair process.
• The candidate must be willing to attend oversees equipment training when required
• The candidate must be willing to travel on occasional basis for support in other regions
• The Candidate must be willing to be on standby in accordance to the standby schedule in the region
• Strong Customer focus
• Capacity to listen and communicate in a clear and effective manner
• Problem solving/troubleshooting mind-set
• Strong team player

Preferred Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Documentation & Reporting
• Continuous Improvement
• Product Installation
• Product Repair & Maintenance
• IT Networking
• Regulatory Requirements
• Engineering Fundamentals
• Remote Support Tools & Techniques

Employment Equity

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Only apply for this role if you are a South African Citizen by birth or Naturalization prior to the 27 April 1994

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. this role is a/field/role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won’t stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. Do not include links.

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As an international field service engineer you are part of a team that is responsible for Field Service work (commissioning operation testing integration optimization maintenance and repair) worldwide.

This includes on call technical phone support and field response to equipment and customer issues.

You will provide detailed field reports that are useful for the whole organization after every installation or technical intervention and give support to Sales and Project Management.

You will also provide training of customer maintenance and service personnel on site as well as TSS Service Engineers.

Qualifications : Candidate Profile

You are flexible willing to travel abroad and you meet the following requirements :

• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering
• Working knowledge of basic electrical power circuits and PLC circuits would be an advantage
• Knowledge of computer hardware and configurations is considered a plus
• Basic understanding of programming preferably C C Java or Python are considered to be a plus
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers internal and external associates and management.
• Excellent communication skills in English and / or other languages are e considered to be a plus
• A valid drivers license with a good driving record
• Willing to travel abroad for at least 80% of the time based on a flexible schedule. This means it could be also during weekends or in holiday seasons.

Additional Information :

How to apply

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

MobileIron,Robotics,Field Service,Mechanical Knowledge,Sonography,IP Networking,Schematics,Mechanical Engineering,Medical Imaging,Human Resources,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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