139 Industrial Technician jobs in South Africa

Role Purpose:

• The position calls for a technician to install, repair and service all commercial and industrial equipment distributed.

Core Functions:

• Install and provide operating training on industrial equipment.
• Prepare quotations and repair industrial equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance on industrial equipment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• From the years of experience, it is a proven fact that even the most experienced electricians/ fitters require extensive training as the variety of equipment is quite extensive and we, therefore, are looking for “go-getters” who is keen to learn and grow with the company.
• Must be a Qualified Electrician/ Fitter/ Millwright.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar environment.
• Must have a Matric Certificate
• Have a minimum of a N4 Technical Certificate
• Must demonstrate the ability to be a keen learner with a “make it happen “attitude.
• Must be a fast learner and must be able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

With respect to Installations a technician is required to:

• Secure the machine to the floor- in some cases concrete work is required
• Connect the machine electrically to-220 volt and 380 Volt. (mostly 380V)
• Connect the machine to the water supply-Basic plumbing required.
• Connect the machine to the main drain system-Basic plumbing required.
• Connect the machine to air ventilation system or to provide an exhaust solution.
• Connect the machine to gas or steam supply.
• Program and setting of machines according to customers needs and provide training on the operation and maintenance of the machine.

Complete all relevant paperwork i.e. invoice, job and time sheets.

• With respect to Repairs on equipment the technician is required:
• To identify electrical/ electronic faults through a process of fault finding. The ability to read wiring diagrams is therefore essential as well as the ability to program and operate microprocessors which are fitted to the majority of the machines. These have diagnostics capabilities which give error alarms and normally assist with the fault-finding process.
• To replace faulty electrical/electronic components/parts once the problem/s has been identified. Parts such as motors, timers, micro-processors, inlet-valves, drain valves, door switches, micro-switches, contactors, elements and transformers are examples of parts which fail on industrial laundry equipment.
• To quote on repairs i.e. labour and parts which are required to repair the machine.
• To identify when bearings need replacement. (More of a mechanical requirement)
• To replace bearings when needed. This area requires extensive training. (Mechanical requirement)
• To repair gas and steam heated equipment. This is not essential, but it will be an added advantage as about 5-10% of the supplied equipment in the field uses gas and/or steam as a heating source.
• With respect to Servicing of the equipment the technician is required:
• To give the machine a general clean.
• To inspection and test components and parts for correct operation.
• To test all safety devices on the machine.
• To give a complete report on the condition of the machine and provide a recommendation for the corrective action if required.

The ideal person will be a hands-on, Red Seal Electrician with solid industrial experience in PLCs, automation, and FMCG environments. Must be a reliable, self-driven problem-solver who thrives on-site, under pressure, and in sub-zero conditions when needed.ONSITE: 07h30 16h30 Monday to Thursdays & 07h30 14h00 on FridaysRequirements: Must reside within 30km range from Montague Gardens. Minimum 5 years working experience as a RED SEAL Electrician Must have PLC experience Be experienced in fault finding must be able to work unsupervised Problem solving ability Must be physically and medically fit and able, to work in the cold at -20° Celsius, for varying lengths of time Have the ability to work at heights Be able to read drawings (experience in reading electrical drawings is advantageous) Be prepared to work weekends, if and when required Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook) Be disciplined and pay attention to detail following procedures is of utmost importance Ability to perform administrative duties, such as the completion of breakdown and planned work in accordance with a technical job card system, writing reports following inspections, drawing up quotes, etc. Be able to complete project work, in accordance with project schedules Have the ability to work with a diverse cultural mix of people Valid Code B drivers licence Valid and updated passport advantageous Clear criminal record Maintenance Electrician/Technician will not be accepted Duties: Site inspections, installations & repairs Handle breakdowns & project work Lead & train assistants when needed Complete job cards & reports Travel as required Apply now if you're proactive, reliable & a strong team player Application Process: Interested candidates should submit your CV, a head & shoulder photo and qualifications.

We’re recruiting *Industrial Electricians/Electrical Technicians* for our Dutch client. This is a chance to work in a *progressive, technology-driven environment* where safety, quality, and technical expertise are highly valued.
br>*Responsibilities:*

* Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems.
* Perform fault finding and ensure machinery downtime is minimized.
* Support automation systems (PLC/SCADA/HMI).
* Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

*Requirements:*

* Age: 25 – 29 (IND requirement) < r>* Afrikaans-speaking
* Trade Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Electrical field
* Solid experience in industrial electrical systems, installations, and troubleshooting
* Single or with partner (1 child acceptable but not preferable)
* Long-term relocation mindset

*Bonus:* PLC/automation experience, drives (VFDs, servos), manufacturing/process industry experience.

Listing reference: arcmt_000403

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 19 March 2025

Position summary

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

About our company

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Steel is a critical material for the future success of our world, being completely reusable and recyclable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. Our "We Care" value drives our commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct troubleshooting and repair of electrical parts and lights of heavy equipment including batteries.
• Dismount and mount electrical components.
• Disassemble and reassemble selective electrical components.
• Perform major repairs and troubleshooting.
• Implement preventive maintenance of electrical components.
• Prepare and submit daily accomplishment reports.
• Prepare electrical part surveys.
• Attend to breakdowns.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 / NCV 3 (NQF 4/10)

Experience and Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience in Auto Electrical repairs of heavy equipment.
• Must be able to interpret Electrical/Electronic schematic diagrams of heavy equipment.
• Experience in repairing starter motors, alternators, and other electrical accessories.
• Rewiring/Re-harnessing of complete light and heavy equipment.
• Experience in Bell ADT, Doosan Front End Loaders, and excavators will be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and performance-driven.
• Ability to relate and cooperate with plant personnel and production.

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Listing reference: arcmt_000403 Listing status: Online Apply by: 19 March 2025 Position summary Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: No About our company Part of the worldwide Arcelor Mittal group, Arcelor Mittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Steel is a critical material for the future success of our world, being completely reusable and recyclable. At Arcelor Mittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. Our "We Care" value drives our commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication. Responsibilities Conduct troubleshooting and repair of electrical parts and lights of heavy equipment including batteries. Dismount and mount electrical components. Disassemble and reassemble selective electrical components. Perform major repairs and troubleshooting. Implement preventive maintenance of electrical components. Prepare and submit daily accomplishment reports. Prepare electrical part surveys. Attend to breakdowns. Qualifications Grade 12 / N3 / NCV 3 (NQF 4/10) Experience and Requirements 5 years relevant experience in Auto Electrical repairs of heavy equipment. Must be able to interpret Electrical/Electronic schematic diagrams of heavy equipment. Experience in repairing starter motors, alternators, and other electrical accessories. Rewiring/Re-harnessing of complete light and heavy equipment. Experience in Bell ADT, Doosan Front End Loaders, and excavators will be an advantage. Personal Attributes Analytical and problem-solving skills. Proactive and performance-driven. Ability to relate and cooperate with plant personnel and production. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Share this job: Share Field Service Technician – Industrial Weighing Products with a friend via e-mail Our Opening and Your Responsibilities* Performs basic end user training.* Performs calibrations and preventative maintenance duties according to METTLER TOLEDO procedures and customer requirements.* Assists and cooperates with Scheduling Analyst and Service Support Team as necessary.* Is proactive in promoting and selling service and products. Submitting sales leads at a level commensurate with experience is required.* Ensures compliance with all company and customer safety and quality policies and procedures.* Works to ensure customer uptime requirements are met and that all work assignments are completed on time.* Accurately completes and submits all required paperwork on a daily basis as required via company issued Laptop PC in a professional manner* Maintains a close professional relationship with external/internal customers, sales, technicians and other leaders.* Completes Kronos time keeping on a daily basis and insure punches are entered for each activity as they occur.* Works to ensure an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork with field and service support colleagues.* Must comply with the Company Fleet policy.* Accurately submits Weights & Measures paperwork to state/county in a timely manner.* All other duties as assigned.* A valid driver's license.* Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED or 5 years relevant experience and an aptitude in the areas of Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Technology or Computer Science or equivalent education and experience in a technical support role, technical troubleshooting or technical installation of electronics or electromechanical technology.* Associate's degree (AA) with a technical major or equivalent from a two-year College is preferred.* Customer facing or field service experience preferred. Commercial experience desired.* Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical repair philosophies including: basic understanding of PC networking & software configuration* 1 - 3 years electro /mechanical repair or weighing industry experience.* The ability to obtain and maintain a CDL and Weights and Measures license in the service area for continued employment. Failure to obtain or the loss of either license could result in termination of employment.* Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.* The capability of learning proprietary software and be able to review and update information using METTLER TOLEDO programs.* The ability to travel overnight, which may be up to 10% on avg.; but could be as high as 25% depending on business needs; expectations are to travel primarily via the Company assigned vehicle, but may be required to travel by plane.* Residence within the service territory.* The ability to work overtime in the range of 10 - 15% on average, but may be as high as 25% in a given time period.* Willingness to be exposed to hazards in the work site including, but not limited to, chemicals and solvents, vehicle traffic and machinery & moving parts; Exposure to dust, dirt, cold work environments, and fumes varies from work site to work site.* Willingness to wear special protective equipment and clothing when required.* This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing permitted by law. This position will be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing as well as a DOT physical exam.* The physical requirements for the Field Service position include the ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and the occasional handling of heavy loads by carrying, pushing, or pulling. The role also necessitates frequent movements such as crouching, stooping, kneeling, and repeated bending to ensure job duties are completed safely and efficiently.* A company car with paid insurance for your work use* All tools and equipment needed to perform the job and a clothing allowance* Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire* Tuition reimbursement, perks and discounts* Parental and caregiver leave programs* All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits* Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighing* A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation* Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards A commitment to extraordinary service on our state-of-the-art equipment Preferred Location Connecticut, Massachusetts Share this job: Share Field Service Technician – Industrial Weighing Products with a friend via e-mail#J-18808-Ljbffr

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We are looking for Technical Support Consultants. If you are interested in learning about programming and software or are a technical whizz, then this is the perfect role for you.

You will be surrounded by like-minded team members on the same trajectory. While providing our clients with technical support and guidance regarding their integrations, you will be given the opportunity to learn from developers and programmers with many years of experience.

In order to fulfill the position of Technical Support Consultant, you will need to be technically capable, be able to focus on the details and be practical.

Skills Required

• Reading & Writing SQL
• Understand REST API (Postman)
• Understand SOAP (SoapUI)
• Understand CSV file format
• Understand JSON data format
• Understand XML data format
• Understand FTP communication protocol
• Freshdesk (or equivalent) Ticketing system
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Understanding customer requirements and transforming this into technical configuration
• Navigating client ERP / Accounting system databases
• Data mapping between various systems using SQL (ERP / Accounting system => Stock2Shop)
• Modeling of e-commerce products from flat data structure
• Making assumptions on how to best map product data
• Supporting client requests relating to ERP / Accounting system requests
  
  

Bonus

• Knowledge of Github (version control)
• Basic understanding of Python or any other programming language
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
  
  

What you will learn

• How to use version control (GIT)
• Learn to read basic code snippets
• Data modeling concepts
• eCommerce & eCommerce platforms
• Supply chain concepts
• System integration
  
  

In order to succeed in this role, you will require the following soft skills and competencies:

Communication

Technical Support Consultants must be able to communicate technical issues to colleagues and customers with a variety of backgrounds, which means they need to be able to explain the issues and fixes in a way that is equally understood by the tech guru and the tech-challenged user. They also need to be good listeners, carefully listening to the user’s concern, and solving his or her problem.

Flexibility

Able to work independently, manage time efficiently, Prioritization, Quickly learn new technologies, Team player, Virtual working capabilities, Willingness to explore new technologies.

Patience

Attention to detail, High level of concentration and commitment, Interact with a wide range of customers and technical issues, Listening, Maintain customer relationships, outstanding customer service.

Problem-Solving

Problem-solving is what a good Technical Support Consultants excels in. He or she has to carefully listen to the user’s concerns, figure out exactly what the problem is, and come up with a plan for resolving the issue. This often involves creative problem-solving strategies.

The Particulars Of The Roles Are

• Employment: Full-time
• Job Functions: Support, Ticketing, System Integration
• Location: On-site (Hout Bay, Cape Town)
  
  

We offer a competitive market-related salary based on qualifications and experience. All training on our software will be provided.

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• Seniority level Entry level

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• Employment type Full-time

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Technical Support Representative page is loadedTechnical Support Representative Apply locations Johannesburg time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R46662

Description

This position provides high quality telephonic technical support and problem resolution to customers each day, in a manner that meets or exceeds defined department objectives to protect and increase LexisNexis revenues. Additionally, this position initiates the escalation process for unresolved customer problems. Technical Support Representatives performing at this level will be required to utilize skills from training, education, experience, or certifications to fulfill their daily responsibilities. This position will also assist with account related issues, including ID/password assistance, billing/invoice support, and other general account related services. Representatives with advanced education, experience or certifications will be expected to share their skills and knowledge into the department to continually improve the overall knowledge of the staff. In addition, this position will work in a team environment to maximize individual and team performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

• 1-2 years job related experience.

• Experience with software support (technical troubleshooting and usability support)

• Experience with internet troubleshooting and website support

• Experience with supporting accounting applications a plus.

• Experience with enterprise technical support including software, hardware, and enterprise systems a plus.

• Experience with support account/billing related assistance a plus.

• Ability to adapt and multi-task to support incoming calls, email, chat, etc.

• Ability to quickly understand key terms and phrases to apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques.

• Ability to work with difficult customers and diffuse frustrating situations.

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