What Jobs are available for Skilled Technicians in Gauteng?

Sandvik Mining
is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role
To deliver high-quality service and technical support to our customers, coach colleagues and customer personnel with the aim of reducing downtime on customer machine availability.

Key Performance Areas:

• Conduct your work in compliance with safety regulations and company policies to promote a safe work environment.
• Install, repair, inspect and commission automation equipment at customer site or company premises.
• Share knowledge and skills to enhance team skills.
• Report back to the relevant stakeholders on service activities and outcomes
• Advise on recommended maintenance and repair activities, equipment improvements, parts and services required to support customer's product/equipment/processes.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to support backline key activities such as labour planning, parts forecasting and inventory optimisation etc.
• Communicate effectively with customers to understand their unique crushing and screening needs, and recommend solutions tailored to their applications.
• Provide support to backline in identifying and tailoring customer solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues quickly and efficiently, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth operations.
• Plan own work schedule and manage any deviations or delays within the process.
• Maintain tools and equipment for service work.

Your profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Trade Certificate – Electrical/Millwright
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience on automation and Proximity Detection System (PDS) within the mining environment.

• At least 2years' experience in:

• Fault finding, electrohydraulic systems, auto electrical, hydraulics, PLCs, and remote-control systems.

• Working in underground mining environments.

• Physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment

• Computer literacy
• Own set of tools
• English proficiency
• Valid driver's license

How To Apply
Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website

Applications close: 06 October 2025
Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful. We, however, thank you for your interest in our company.
We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for your professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.

We are seeking Telecommunications Field Technicians in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, KZN and JHB.

Positions are available for Field Technicians to work with one of the most established and fastest growing ISP / Telecoms companies in South Africa.

Province: Gauteng. Must be willing to travel from time to time and stay overnight. Overtime may be required which includes weekends, you will be compensated for this.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric – Grade 12

Valid driver's license and own transport (non negotiable)

No criminal record, checks will be done

Must be presentable as you are client facing

Experience:

At least 2 years experience in installations of outdoor radios and telecom equipment for LTE connectivity

Qualifications:

Basic IP/routing experience with Mikrotik RouterOS / Mikrotik MTCNA

Knowledge:

Entry Level Networking

Abilities:

Ability to take initiative and multitask

Results and deadline driven

Must have the ability to self manage

Other Characteristics:

Detail focused and teamwork oriented

Fit and healthy, sober habits, keen sense of responsibility

Must be responsible with the company assets including but not limited to vehicles, cards and equipment

Must uphold the company image

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Good interpersonal skills

Emotional Characteristics:

Calm and not easy to react to clients and colleagues

Must have a good attitude

Friendly and respectful

Key responsibilities:

Installation, maintenance and repairs of telecommunication links

Any other task or duty related to the installation, support and decommission of such services

Working at heights training will be provided

Please mail your CV to

Urgently for an IT Field Technician based in Soweto to start immediately.

Requirements

Matric Certificate

CompTIA A+ / N+ / Relevant IT qualification

2 - 5 Years experience in a similar role.

MUST HAVE OWN RELIABLE VEHICLE (CAR MUST NOT BE OLDER THAN 6 YEARS AND THE MILEAGE MUST BE LESS THAN KM'S)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R11 000,00 - R12 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Electrical Technician - Johannesburg South - R24 000 + Comp Car + Qualified Electrical / Refrigeration Technician. Must have min 4 year's experience working on catering equipment - please mention what equipment you worked on in your cv. Must have a valid driver's license.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Field Service Technician in the Transport & Logistics Industry
• Experience in Refrigeration & Mechanical & Auto Electrical work will be essential
• Relevant Technical Qualification | Trade Test is essential
• Strong Diagnostic and repair skills across multiple technical disciplines
• Valid Driver's License

• Competitive, market-related salary package (based on experience)
• Benefits
• 13th Cheque
• Standby Allowance

Field Service Technician
Keep vital vacuum and air systems running while building strong customer relationships.
Johannesburg (Gauteng) R20,000 - R30,000 per month basic (CTC R35,000 - R40,000) Benefits: provident fund, group life cover, company bakkie, and phone

About Our Client
A leading specialist in vacuum and air solutions, serving industries such as food processing, automotive, chemicals/pharma, plastics, medical, and water/wastewater. They combine technical excellence with a consultative approach to service and after-sales support. With a growing footprint in Gauteng and across Africa, this is an opportunity to join a dynamic team where you can develop both your technical and commercial skills.

The Role: Field Service Technician
As a Field Service Technician, you'll be the trusted on-site expert for air compressors, vacuum pumps, and related systems. You'll keep mission-critical equipment running smoothly, while also identifying opportunities to grow service contracts, spares, and system sales. This role blends technical problem-solving with customer relationship building to ensure long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 3-5 years hands-on experience servicing, installing, and repairing air compressors, vacuum pumps, or similar equipment

• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, delivering clear recommendations and solutions

• Manage service schedules, communicate professionally with clients, and complete reports on time

• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams

• Identify new opportunities, cold-call prospects, and contribute to achieving sales targets for service contracts, repairs, and equipment

• Track completed services and encourage repeat servicing to improve customer retention

• Collaborate with the sales team on territory strategies and opportunities

• Travel as needed (including occasional cross-border trips), ensuring a valid passport is maintained

About You

• National Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or Millwright trade qualification (preferred)

• Proven technical knowledge of air compressors (essential); additional exposure to vacuum pumps, blowers, valves, or instrumentation advantageous

• Strong commercial mindset, comfortable promoting service contracts, spares, and solutions on site

• Clear, professional communicator with solid reporting and customer-facing skills

• Proactive, organised self-starter with strong reasoning, problem-solving, and multitasking ability

• Team player who can also work independently to achieve objectives without close supervision

Qualifications

Preference to technical qualifications: Electrical, Millwright or other Technical trade.

Experienced in end-user repairs of vacuum pumps, water pumps, compressors, valves, or other Industrial equipment 

Synopsis of the job

Field service on vacuum pumps and blowers at the customer site.

The candidate will also be expected to help grow the business while in contact with customers by providing excellent technical solutions and looking for opportunities to increase sales.

Job Description:

• Must proficiently communicate with customers, verbally and via email daily
• Candidate must be able to liaise with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Calling on existing and new customers and maintaining relationships and growing the business with these customers
• Identifying new prospects and cold calling on potential customers.
• Setting and chasing ambitious sales targets and generate new pump sales.
• Grow field service. This will include procuring active service contracts.
• Tracking previous services completed and getting customers to service again with us.
• Generate service repair sales for the workshops.
• Generate new pump sales: spares, pumps and systems
• On-site problem solving.
• Install and repair vacuum pumps and systems on site.
• May be required to travel in Africa. Must have a passport
• Develop and implement strategies with the sales team.
• Complete the required reports on time (weekly and monthly).
• Develop relationships with the key role players– i.e., Technicians, Engineers, Maintenance Managers, Consultants, Contractors, Distributors and End users.
• Give accurate and constant feedback to management

Skill Requirements

• First Language Afrikaans is preferable as many of our customers prefer to communicate in Afrikaans.
• Good technical skills and hands on.
• Good communication skills, verbally and written
• Professional
• Team Player
• Deadline driven
• Accepts change
• Can multitask successfully
• Energetic and Motivated
• Good reporting writing skills
• Can work under pressure
• Confident and have reasoning skills.
• Self- starter, proactive individual
• Results orientated and sales focused
• Independent and able to stay focused on objectives and targets without intervention

Recruiter:
Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:
CPT /AK

Date posted:
Monday, September 29, 2025

Location:
Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
New role is available for a Field Service Technician for our client in the Engineering Industry, based in Midrand JHB.

POSITION INFO:
We're looking for a skilled and self-motivated Field Service Technician. In this role, you'll provide technical support to clients, perform repairs, and commission equipment. You will also play a key part in ensuring compliance, maintaining records, and supporting both internal teams and customers on-site and remotely.

Duties:

• Report to client in writing and record keeping of repairs and returns
• Prepare, submit and record keeping of warranty claims
• Telephonic and on-site support for customers
• Internal sales technical support
• Maintain ISO requirements
• Commissioning of equipment
• Problem evaluation on specific applications where equipment is used
• Attend to breakdowns
• Ability to travel away from home, after hours, and cross border support
• Assist with spare stock control and warehousing
• Assist with customer quotes when required
• Adhoc duties as required by Manager

Requirements:

• Qualified Electrician or Technician with an N3 Certificate or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Practical experience in Control Systems, with exposure to Electronics and/or Pneumatics
• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience in Control Systems
• Valid Driver's License required

Contract to permanent