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• 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

• 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 Drivers License required

• 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

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions
is a global leader in equipment, tools, parts, and services for rock and mineral processing in mining and infrastructure. Our solutions—ranging from crushing and screening to breaking and demolition— and are designed to boost productivity, enhance safety, and reduce operational costs.

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 Mobile and Stationary Crushing & Screening products and 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.
• Use CRM system, to report back on customer site visits, capture and/or update information pertaining thereto.
• 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 - Millwright
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Crushing & Screening equipment.

• At least 3 years' 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: 30 September 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
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Overview .
JBT Marel has an opportunity for a Field Service Technician to join our team based in Letsitele (Limpopo).
Reporting to our Service Manager based in Nelspruit, as Field Service Technician you will be responsible for service and maintenance of leased equipment at our customers' site in Letsitele.

The Opportunity .
We are seeking a QUALIFIED, skilled and dedicated Field Service Technician to join our team based in Letsitele, Limpopo. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of citrus processing equipment at our customer's site. This role requires a strong technical background and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

You will work closely with your Service Manager and the Sales Department to ensure good communication from the customer site to JBT Head office.

Previous experience as a Service Technician would be valuable and someone with foundational skills and a keenness to learn our equipment is necessary Finally, you may use your expertise to help install new JBT Marel equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on citrus processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of service activities and parts inventory.

Requirements

• Qualified Trade Test: Millwright or Fitter.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years mechanical and basic electrical experience.
• Product knowledge and working with food machinery previously will be an advantage.
• Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Calibration skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Instrumentation reading ability.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Drivers licence.

Our Benefits Include .

• Medical aid (optional)
• Pension fund
• Income protection cover
• Group Life cover
• 13th Cheque

Why work at JBT .
At JBT Marel,
what we do matters
, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our
purpose
is to transform the future of food; this guides our
vision
of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our
values
show who we are at our best. As we
Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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

Field Service Technician

We're seeking
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Duration:

6 Months Contract

Location:

• Richards Bay
• North of Bushbuck Ridge
• West Coast, Western Cape
• Springbok, Northern Cape

(relocations will be at your own cost)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide onsite technical support across the Companies suite of products, outsourced services, and customer solutions, to maintain Companies products and optimize client service.

Responsible to assist with hardware problems, removing and replacing faulty equipment, updating documentation, and reporting findings.

Conduct site inspection and assess site readiness, provide a complete detailed design to accurately meet installation and customer specification requirements.

• Conduct site installations based on client specifications, including verifying the product/solution is in working order.
• Ensure customer product training takes place after site installations.
• Provide onsite technical maintenance as per customer request and achieve fault resolution.
• Identify trends in faults and share them with the service manager and technical department.
• Assist with multi-party (Vendors, Financial Institutions, Cash in Transit) site visits, installations, support, and escalation of investigations.
• *Perform specialized onsite technical support for cash management outsourced clients.

Desired Experience & Qualification:

• Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageous
• ITC CLEAR - if owing less than R5000 neg
• MUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLE
• CRIM CLEAR
• DRIVERS LICENCE AND OWN VEHICLE
• Basic Salary – R12k
• Fuel – R5k per month
• Vehicle Maintenance – R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service and repair)
• Vehicle Insurance – R1K Agency to ensure Technician vehicle is insured and insurance certificate to be supplied.
• Additionally, we will pay a commission of R180 per call once minimum call closure of 75 calls per month is achieved.
• R1000 for Cell phone
• Receipts will need to be provided for Cell phone and Fuel

Various Locations in South Africa

• NB. Should you be interested, you can apply directly through LinkedIn and state the Town that you are applying for or email directly and in the subject line, insert

• "Field Services technician - Locations

• Richards Bay
• North of Bushbuck Ridge
• West Coast, Western Cape
• Springbok

– Field Service Technician (state the location)"
to

Field Service Technician

We're seeking
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Duration:

6 Months Contract

Location:

• Kokstad , East London
• Harrismith

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide onsite technical support across the Companies suite of products, outsourced services, and customer solutions, to maintain Companies products and optimize client service.

Responsible to assist with hardware problems, removing and replacing faulty equipment, updating documentation, and reporting findings.

Conduct site inspection and assess site readiness, provide a complete detailed design to accurately meet installation and customer specification requirements.

• Conduct site installations based on client specifications, including verifying the product/solution is in working order.
• Ensure customer product training takes place after site installations.
• Provide onsite technical maintenance as per customer request and achieve fault resolution.
• Identify trends in faults and share them with the service manager and technical department.
• Assist with multi-party (Vendors, Financial Institutions, Cash in Transit) site visits, installations, support, and escalation of investigations.
• *Perform specialized onsite technical support for cash management outsourced clients.

Desired Experience & Qualification:

• Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageous
• ITC CLEAR - if owing less than R5000 neg
• MUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLE
• CRIM CLEAR
• DRIVERS LICENCE
• Basic Salary – R12k
• Fuel – R5k per month
• Vehicle Maintenance – R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service and repair)
• Vehicle Insurance – R1K Agency to ensure Technician vehicle is insured and insurance certificate to be supplied.
• Additionally, we will pay a commission of R180 per call once minimum call closure of 75 calls per month is achieved.
• R1000 for Cell phone
• Receipts will need to be provided for Cell phone and Fuel

Various Locations in South Africa

• NB. Should you be interested, you can apply directly through LinkedIn and state the Town that you are applying for or email directly and in the subject line, insert

• "Field Services technician - Locations

• Kokstad ,
• East London
• Harrismith

– (state the location)"
to
Field Service Technician