Aftermarket Sales & Service Engineer (Junior) | Mining Process Equipment

JVR Software; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone allowance

On-the-job training

Site exposure

Job summary

JVR Software in South Africa seeks an early-career engineer for hands-on, on-site inspections, maintenance and commissioning of mineral processing equipment. A company vehicle is provided and you’ll join the Contracts and Aftermarket team.

Expect about 70% travel locally and internationally, with responsibilities to turn findings into spare parts, service and upgrade orders while growing aftermarket revenue. Training is provided by an experienced team.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade or diploma is required.
• Hands-on site maintenance/commissioning experience is advantageous.
• Experience with minerals processing plants (thickeners, clarifiers, flotation cells, filters) is preferred.
• Willingness to travel ~70% domestically and internationally.
• Valid driver’s license and passport; European passport beneficial.
• Strong report writing and safety mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections, troubleshooting and service on installed process equipment
• Support installations, FATs and commissioning
• Identify critical spares and wear-part trends during every visit, and convert them into orders
• Spot upgrade and retrofit opportunities before equipment fails, and build the business case for the client
• Issue clear, structured service reports within 48 hours of each visit
• Mobilise quickly to breakdowns and aim to fix issues first time
• Grow aftermarket revenue in your region while sticking to approved pricing
• Build long-term client relationships and resolve technical issues before they escalate
• Work safely and keep permits, toolbox talks and records in order on site.

Skills

Mechanical Trade / Diploma

Hands-on site experience

Minerals Processing Plants exposure

Commercial interest: quoting & spares

Willing to travel 70%

Drivers license & passport

Report writing & safety mindset

Education

Mechanical Trade / Diploma

Job description

A specialist mining OEM that designs, builds and commissions mineral processing plants is growing its Contracts and Aftermarket team. They supply Minerals Processing Equipment to mines locally and internationally.

This is a hands‑on technical-commercial role for an early‑career engineer who wants more than a desk job. You’ll be on mine sites around 70% of the time, inspecting and fixing equipment, then turning what you find into spares, service and upgrade orders. You’ll be trained on the job by an experienced aftermarket team, with a company vehicle provided.

• Carry out site inspections, troubleshooting and service work on installed process equipment
• Support installations, FATs and commissioning
• Identify critical spares and wear‑part trends during every visit, and convert them into orders
• Spot upgrade and retrofit opportunities before equipment fails, and build the business case for the client
• Issue clear, structured service reports within 48 hours of each visit
• Mobilise quickly to breakdowns and aim to fix issues first time
• Grow aftermarket revenue in your region while sticking to approved pricing
• Build long‑term client relationships and resolve technical issues before they escalat
• Work safely and keep permits, toolbox talks and records in order on site.

Requirements

• A Mechanical Trade / Diploma.
• Hands‑on experience with site work, maintenance, service or commissioning is advantageous.
• Exposure to Minerals Processing Plants (ideally: thickeners, clarifiers, flotation cells, vacuum belt filters or filter presses)
• A genuine interest in the commercial side: quoting, spares and growing revenue.
• Able to travel around 70% of the time, locally and internationally.
• Valid driver's licence and a valid passport; a European passport would be beneficial.
• Disciplined report writing and a strong safety mindset.

Salary & Benefits

• R450,000 to R600,000 CTC, depending on experience
• Company utility vehicle
• Phone allowance of R1,000 per month
• Structured on‑the‑job training within the Contracts and Aftermarket department
• Local and international site exposure across a large installed equipment base