91 Technical Fields jobs in Edenvale

Overview

We are assisting our client in recruiting for a Field Service Technician.

Location: Gauteng (travel nationally as required)

• Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on crushing, screening, and earthmoving equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, inspections, and scheduled services to OEM standards.
• Carry out mechanical assembly, hydraulics, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Provide field-based support to clients, ensuring minimal downtime and effective problem resolution.
• Document service work accurately and provide detailed feedback to technical and service teams.
• Train and support clients’ technical teams on equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Uphold the Company’s safety standards and compliance protocols on all job sites.

• Strong technical knowledge of heavy equipment, specifically earthmoving / crushing machinery.
• Proficiency in maintenance, diagnostics, and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to isolate and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills.
• Safety-focused with a high attention to detail.

• Mechanical Engineering or Trade Certificate (Earthmoving Equipment, Millwright, or related).
• 3–6+ years’ hands-on experience with OEM equipment (e.g., Wirtgen, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Bell, Volvo, or similar).
• Previous experience on capital equipment within mining, quarrying, or construction industries advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license essential.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site with clients across South Africa.

• Reliable, hardworking, and committed to delivering results.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.

Please note only candidates who have the above criteria will be contacted.

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

Field Service Technician • Johannesburg, South Africa

Overview

Our client is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform field service duties and act as a sales representative for air compressors and vacuum equipment at customer sites.

This role offers the opportunity to manage customer relationships, drive sales, and provide hands-on technical support across diverse industrial sectors.

If you are proactive, energetic, and capable of working independently while achieving ambitious targets, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career and make a tangible impact.

• Matric.
• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or completed Millwright trade.
• Experience in end-user repairs and technical knowledge of air compressors.
• Knowledge or background in medical gas installations advantageous.
• Additional experience advantageous : vacuum pumps, blowers, valves, measuring instrumentation, leak detectors, or other industrial equipment.
• Experience in selling to industrial markets such as food processing, automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical, plastics, medical, and water and wastewater sectors.
• Must have a passport (may be required to travel in Africa).

• Technically skilled and hands-on, with strong verbal and written communication.
• Professional, proactive, and results-oriented, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Energetic, motivated, adaptable, and capable of multitasking under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Confident, analytical, and focused on achieving objectives.

• Communicate proficiently with customers verbally and via email daily.
• Liaise with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Call on existing and new customers, maintaining relationships and growing business with them.
• Identify new prospects and conduct cold calls to potential customers.
• Set and pursue ambitious sales targets and generate new pump sales.
• Grow field service by procuring active service contracts.
• Track previous services completed and encourage repeat service engagements.
• Generate service repair sales for Busch workshops.
• Generate new pump sales, including spares, pumps, and systems.
• Provide on-site problem-solving.
• Install and repair vacuum pumps and systems on site.
• Develop and implement strategies in collaboration with the sales team.
• Complete weekly and monthly reports accurately and on time.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including technicians, engineers, maintenance managers, consultants, contractors, distributors, and end users.
• Provide accurate and consistent feedback to management.

Role Summary

Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and commissioning services at customer sites. Ensures EM solutions are installed correctly, meet application requirements, and deliver reliable performance. Builds trusted relationships with customers through professional service delivery.

• Install, commission, maintain, and repair products at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams, and customers.
• Train customers in correct product use and optimisation.
• Support field specification efforts through product demonstrations, application support and site assessments.

• Technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
• Experience in field service, commissioning, or maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

• Specialised product and application knowledge.
• Customer training and mentoring experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Location: Regional Office with site travel.
• Travel: Up to 50% in-region.
• Hours: Standard, with flexibility for urgent support.
• Compensation: In line with relevant industry benchmarks for Paterson grade.

Overview

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

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

Benefits: provident fund, group life cover, company bakkie, and phone

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.

• This is a multimodality Field Service Position with CT being 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.

• 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 overseas equipment training when required.
• The candidate must be willing to travel on occasion 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.

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

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.

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.

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. Learn more about 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 here.

Overview

Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and commissioning services at customer sites. Ensures company solutions are installed correctly, meet application requirements, and deliver reliable performance. Builds trusted relationships with customers through professional service delivery.

• Install, commission, maintain, and repair products at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams, and customers.
• Train customers in correct product use and optimisation.
• Support field specification efforts through product demonstrations, application support and site assessments.
• Provide PLC / VFD / Servo training to customers.

• Technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
• Experience in field service, commissioning, or maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Automation and motion control skill set, with pre- and post-sales support in these systems.
• Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel.

• Specialised product and application knowledge.
• Customer training and mentoring experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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

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.

• 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.

• Electrical Engineering Trade Qualification – Required
• 10+ 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)

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

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

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.

• 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

• 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