1,266 Field Service Technician jobs in South Africa

Location: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban

Application Period: Until 31 July 2025

We’re looking for a motivated and technically minded field Service Technician to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a young professional eager to take on challenges, develop hands-on skills, and be part of a dynamic, service-focused environment. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing commercial kitchen equipment while delivering top-tier customer service and technical support.

Observe and test the operation of equipment to identify malfunctions using diagnostic tools such as voltmeters and other testing devices.

Minimum 3 years of workshop/technical repair experience

Experience with assembly, quoting on parts, and installations is beneficial

Deliver excellent customer service by strictly adhering to procedures and quality standards.

Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and submitted prior to commencing any repair work.

Grade 12 + NTC 3

Minimum 3 years of workshop/technical repair experience

Experience with assembly, quoting on parts, and installations is beneficial

Excellent English communication skills (read, write, speak)

• Strong problem-solving ability and customer relationship skills

Team player with a proactive attitude

• PC literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Interested in applying?

If you’re ready to work with industry-leading equipment and grow your technical career in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban

Application Period: Until 31 July 2025

We’re looking for a motivated and technically minded field Service Technician to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a young professional eager to take on challenges, develop hands-on skills, and be part of a dynamic, service-focused environment. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing commercial kitchen equipment while delivering top-tier customer service and technical support.

Observe and test the operation of equipment to identify malfunctions using diagnostic tools such as voltmeters and other testing devices.

Minimum 3 years of workshop/technical repair experience

Experience with assembly, quoting on parts, and installations is beneficial

Deliver excellent customer service by strictly adhering to procedures and quality standards.

Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and submitted prior to commencing any repair work.

Grade 12 + NTC 3

Minimum 3 years of workshop/technical repair experience

Experience with assembly, quoting on parts, and installations is beneficial

Excellent English communication skills (read, write, speak)

• Strong problem-solving ability and customer relationship skills

Team player with a proactive attitude

• PC literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Interested in applying?

If you’re ready to work with industry-leading equipment and grow your technical career in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban

Application Period: Until 31 July 2025

We’re looking for a motivated and technically minded field Service Technician to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a young professional eager to take on challenges, develop hands-on skills, and be part of a dynamic, service-focused environment. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing commercial kitchen equipment while delivering top-tier customer service and technical support.

Observe and test the operation of equipment to identify malfunctions using diagnostic tools such as voltmeters and other testing devices.

Minimum 3 years of workshop/technical repair experience

Experience with assembly, quoting on parts, and installations is beneficial

Deliver excellent customer service by strictly adhering to procedures and quality standards.

Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and submitted prior to commencing any repair work.

Grade 12 + NTC 3

Minimum 3 years of workshop/technical repair experience

Experience with assembly, quoting on parts, and installations is beneficial

Excellent English communication skills (read, write, speak)

• Strong problem-solving ability and customer relationship skills

Team player with a proactive attitude

• PC literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Interested in applying?

If you’re ready to work with industry-leading equipment and grow your technical career in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Operate machine for test, inspection, diagnoses and trouble shoot.
• Test products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spares and OEM repaired parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on Liebherr machines.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using relevant measuring devices.
• Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency and safe integrity of the machine.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications
• Oversees the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods.
• Oversees the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material.
• Successfully complete factory authorized training.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Liebherr Service Software (i.e. Codesys and Crane Management software).
• Prepare for jobs by checking parts and documentation for accuracy and completeness and any possible required online safety courses (i.e. customer specific safety induction, MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training)).
• Assist customers with troubleshooting, part and machine related questions when needed.
• Attends training sessions as required.
• Maintains a minimum set of tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for job performance.
• Cares and maintains company tools, machines and equipment.
• Maintains company service literature and maintains a high awareness of technical changes.
• Refuses to carry out unsafe tasks in conflict with Liebherr’s procedures or technical rules.
• Responsible for ensuring that all field service equipment is compliant with health and Safety acts.

Competencies and Requirements:

• Minimum 3-4 years related experience
• Trade Certificate: Millwright or Electrical
• Driver's license and Passport
• Willingness to travel and work overtime
• Customer service
• Communication
• Time management

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential.

We are seeking a LCS Technician to join our LCS team. You will be responsible for providing Metso’s customers with professional technical support of its products.

This position will coordinate and work closely with the LCS Support Centre to assure a common understanding/application of technical support and information to support and provide excellent customer service on Metso Equipment.

In this position, you will report to the Field Service Supervisor

This position is mainly located in Kathu, Northern Cape

You will join a team of Technicians that strive to effectively deliver a seamless experience, that delivers a “technical solution” that meets the customer’s needs, thus supporting the sales team to enhance and build relationships with the downstream effect on sales realisation.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as LCS Support Centre to assure a common understanding/application of technical and safety support and information to support and provide excellent customer service on Metso’s equipment.

You are responsible for the following per your allocated area of responsibility:

• Assures customer and LCS team have access to high quality product and technical support provided in a time frame respectful of Metso’s customers’ sense of urgency.
• Establishes best practice customer technical support services for Metso equipment. Supports internal / external customers with technical information facilitating the successful completion of assigned activities, responsibilities, and service projects. Identifies potential new product/spares offerings which result from the review and analysis of the process problem at hand.
• Effectively and accurately install and commissions Metso equipment.
• Undertake effective and accurate repairs to Metso equipment and in accordance with Metso Standards.
• Interpersonal skills are required due to regular interaction and feedback with the customers.
• Provide accurate instructions and training to customers’ plant personnel and maximize Metso products and services.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment effectively and accurately on several projects simultaneously, with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• As required, coordinates, prepares, analyses, and submits accurate and timely reports/feedback within Metso and Customers.
• Positive customer relations, communication and delegation skills are essential.
• Experience and capabilities enable carrying out responsibilities with limited direction.
• Special Projects as assigned by Manager.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
• Identify and report any risk of component or equipment failure.
• Inspect, install, adjust, and maintain mechanical machines and equipment on site.
• Components rebuild & replacement.
• Perform alignments.
• Proficiency in trouble-shooting hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Proficiency in welding/cutting
• Equipment lubrication
• Ensure work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and provide input directed at improving the safety, efficiency and overall effectiveness and Reliability of equipment.
• Provide input to Maintenance and Reliability improvement initiatives.
• Recommend job plan and tool changes to Maintenance Supervisors
• Safely operate specific units of mobile equipment including overhead and mobile crane, forklifts, etc.
• Follow all plant specific Policies E.g. No Smoking areas, lockout, Confined Space, Working at Heights, PPE, Etc.

• Trades Papers in Fitting / Millwright - Essential
• Computer Literate
• Understanding and principles of customer relations and interaction
• Grade 12
• Minimum 5 years’ field service experience on mining process equipment (Crushers / Mills) - Essential
• 5 Years Mill Relining and Crusher experience - Advantageous
• Ability to effectively communicate with a drive and performance orientation
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Valid driver’s license (C1)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 – 2008
• Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of Occupation Health and Safety Act

• Leadership and relationship building qualities, a bias for action and detail-oriented behaviours are required.
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Good communication, co-operation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical, analytical, and mechanical skills and abilities.
• Willingness / Ability to travel internationally.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Use of keyboards, telephones, copiers, telefax, visits and movement, and travel experiences.
• Climbing of stairs, ladders, scaffolds at jobsites and customer facilities.

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

We are currently looking for a Field Service Technician to join our team in Port Elizabeth . We’re an established company with over 60 years’ experience in the food processing & laundry equipment industry, constantly innovating to improve our local industries.

The successful individual will report to the Technical Director and will be responsible for the service maintenance, repairs, and installation of food processing equipment and industrial laundry equipment. In conjunction with the Service Co-ordinator, they will control the output, planning, and prioritising of workflow. The main purpose of the position is to drive service success that improves customer satisfaction, maximises customer retention, and increases profitability.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct on-site visits to clients to carry out fault finding and servicing of existing baking, freezing, and laundry equipment.
• Conduct on-site visits to clients for the installation, setup, testing, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Administer time usage and the movement of stock, ensuring accurate accounting.
• Provide client training on newly installed and existing equipment.
• Assist clients telephonically at stipulated times.
• Maintain medical fitness to perform duties.
• Travel extensively within and outside the region and work beyond normal operating hours as required.
• Render technical assistance and advice to other technicians.
• Perform additional duties as required by the company.
• Operate a vehicle safely and use field automation systems.
• Follow all company procedures and protocols.
• Cooperate with the technical team and share information across the organisation.

• Post matriculation / N3.
• Qualified electrician with at least 2 years’ experience post Trade Test – with traceable references.
• Knowledge of servo systems will be an advantage.
• Basic practical mechanical experience with gearboxes, electric motors, and brakes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Passport may be required.
• Proven field service experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules.

Market Related

Reference: CPT -CB-1

We require a Field Service Technician with audio visual experience and solid experience with the programming of Crestron and Extron control systems.

• Remote and telephonic support to clients
• Site visits
• Conduct preventative maintenance
• Fault finding
• Configure video conferencing and audio visual equipment
• Installations
• Programming of Crestron and Extron control systems
• Assist on-site Technician as needed

• Grade 12
• Audio Visual system experience
• Crestron and Extron programming
• DSP programming
• Polycom and Avaya experience
• Own car and valid license
• More than 2 years audio visual experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of wiring, cable termination
• Able to work over time, be on standby and travel when required

R 280 000 - R 340 000 - Annually

PLEASE NOTE : Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable. Due to the amount of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you had no feedback within 7 days of applying. Your CV will remain on our database and we will be in touch for other suitable positions.

The Service Technician is required to support all Technical Service Functions in the Eastern Cape and bordering provinces. This will include but not be limited to fault-finding/troubleshooting & repairs on all company equipment. Maintaining strong customer relations is essential. High efficiency is required in call-out turnaround times and in completing technical assessments, services & repairs to improve customer satisfaction and maximize customer retention.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement list below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Achieve sales targets through sales of spare parts, preventative maintenance contracts & assessment services.
• Plan country trips to outline areas for the purpose of conducting assessments, repairs, and attending to service-related queries.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers.
• Service & repair company equipment to full working capacity.
• Plan and execute all service backorders.
• Schedule and attend service callouts.
• Fill in and complete job cards for any service repairs, warranties, or labour jobs completed.
• Provide in-service training and product education on all products in the market.
• Promote extended warranties, service level agreements, and planned preventative maintenance plans.
• Keep a strong follow-up on all open quotes.
• Keep up to date with company product knowledge.
• Data capturing and record keeping of assessments.
• Accurately diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain high levels of service and technical support to all customers.
• Adequate stock control management for planned repairs and services.
• Complete warranty repairs and provide inspection reports to QRC.
• Complete field actions as required by the quality team.
• Maintain and follow up on warranty processes and procedures for all intended repairs.
• Assist with service-related queries at hospitals and customer sites.
• Assist with in-house service-related queries and requirements.
• Service & repair equipment to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain company vehicle in good condition.
• Keep daily records on vehicle mileage and route planners.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards on all company products.

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be an advantage.
• Aftersales knowledge, strong technical and mechanical mindset.
• Basic computer literacy skills in MS Excel and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license (Code 08/EB) and PDP would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently. Excellent time management skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Available to work outside of normal office hours, as per customer requirements. Ad hoc travel and visits to regional provinces.

• Energetic.
• Solid business acumen.
• Planning and prioritizing of tasks.
• Punctual.