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

Square 1 Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone allowance

Structured on‑the‑job training

Local and international site exposure

Job summary

Square 1 Recruitment is sourcing a junior Aftermarket Sales & Service Engineer for a mining process equipment OEM based in East Rand, South Africa. You will inspect and service on mine sites around 70% of the time, translating findings into spares, service and upgrade orders.

On the job you''ll be trained by an aftermarket team, with a company vehicle and phone allowance provided. This is an early‑career, hands‑on technical–commercial role with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on site work, maintenance, service or commissioning is advantageous.
• Exposure to Minerals Processing Plants (thickeners, clarifiers, flotation cells, vacuum belt filters or filter presses).
• 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 passport; European passport would be beneficial.
• Disciplined report writing and a strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• 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 escalate.
• Work safely and keep permits, toolbox talks and records in order on site.

Skills

Site inspections

Troubleshooting

Aftermarket sales interest

Report writing

Education

Mechanical Trade / Diploma

Job description

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

East Rand, South Africa | Posted on 29/10/2026

• Salary R600 000 CTC + Phone + Vehicle (dependent on experience)
• Industry Minerals Processing

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 escal
• 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