APPRENTICE LIFT TECHNICIAN

Lifta South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided at serviced offices

On-the-job training

Hands-on experience in technical field

Career development in a national firm

Job summary

Lifta South Africa seeks a motivated Trainee Technician to join our team in Johannesburg and Montague Gardens. You will gain hands-on experience installing and servicing home lifts and stairlifts, while developing practical electrical and mechanical skills in a growing national company.

You will support installations, perform safety checks, handle administrative reporting, and contribute to a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Completed, or completing in 2026/2027, a relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Available to commence employment on 18 January 2027.
• Valid South African driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of Home Lifts and Stairlifts.
• Attend to call-outs for Home Lifts and Stairlifts.
• Assist with installing and testing electrical systems.
• Service and maintain mechanical and electrical components.
• Repair or replace system parts as needed.
• Carry out safety checks on lifts and stairlifts.
• Maintain stock and escalate supply issues when necessary.
• Complete administrative reporting on daily activities.

Education

Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Trainee Technician

As a Trainee Technician at Lifta SA, you will be required to assist with and develop competency in the following areas:

• Installation of Home Lifts and Stairlifts
• Ensuring all required parts and equipment are packed and prepared for installations
• Attending to call-outs for Home Lifts and Stairlifts
• Installing and testing electrical systems associated with Home Lifts and Stairlifts
• Servicing and maintaining mechanical and electrical components
• Repairing or replacing system parts where required
• Oiling and greasing moving components
• Carrying out safety checks on Home Lifts and Stairlifts
• Maintaining stock and escalating supply issues where necessary
• Maintaining a clean and organised working area
• Completing administrative reporting on daily activities
• Providing regular feedback on company work groups and internal communication channels
• Ensuring company uniform is worn and maintained in a clean and professional condition
• Adhering to all health and safety requirements and procedures

We are looking for candidates who have completed, or are completing, a relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics and who are ready to start building a hands-on technical career from 18 January 2027.

This is an entry-level position designed for candidates at the beginning of their technical careers. We are looking for ambitious people who are eager to learn, receptive to structured technical training and interested in developing their skills within a motivated and growing national company.

Who are we looking for?

• Completed, or completing in 2026, a relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
• Motivated to build a long-term technical career
• Willing to learn and receptive to comprehensive technical training
• Comfortable working practically and getting hands‑on
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Valid South African driver’s licence
• Willing and able to travel when required
• Available to commence employment on 18 January 2027

What do we offer?

• Starting salary of R8,000 – R10,000 per month, dependent on the candidate’s qualifications, skills and level of proficiency
• Comprehensive on‑the‑job training
• Hands‑on experience within a specialised technical industry
• Meals provided at our serviced offices
• The opportunity to develop within a growing national company and build a long‑term technical career

We currently have THREE positions available:

Cape Town – Montague Gardens

• 1 x Trainee Technician

Johannesburg – Modderfontein

• 2 x Trainee Technicians

If you are completing your studies in 2026, have recently completed a relevant qualification or are looking for an entry‑level opportunity to begin your technical career in 2027, we would like to hear from you.

Likewise, if someone in your network has the relevant qualification and is looking for an entry‑level opportunity within the industry, please share this post with them.