Cape Town Elevator & Escalator Maintenance Technician

KONE; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician in Cape Town to perform professional elevator and escalator maintenance on-site for our customers. You will help ensure safe, reliable operation and proactively communicate with clients and end-users.

You will contribute to service quality, site safety, and timely reporting while collaborating with a global leader in urban mobility and enjoying opportunities for growth within a supportive, customer-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Red seal trade certificate and lift mechanic qualification.
• NQF level 4 certification with a structured apprenticeship program.
• Electrical or Mechanical engineering diploma/degree with practical lift mechanic exposure.
• NQF level 5 certification with mentorship/shadowing of a lift mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction through quality service and clear on-site communication.
• Provide accurate, real-time back reporting of work performed.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, on-site contact persons, and end-users.
• Manage the site environment during service operations and ensure safety.
• Identify site risks and communicate them promptly to the on-site contact.
• Identify unplanned service repairs and obtain approval when required, performing them.
• Manage PAR stock levels and issue replenishment orders; submit time sheets.

Skills

Red seal trade

NQF4 apprenticeship

Electrical/Mechanical diploma

NQF5 certification

Good communication

Basic IT skills

Education

Red seal trade test certificate

NQF level 4 certification (apprenticeship)

Electrical/Mechanical Engineer Diploma/Degree

NQF level 5 certification

Job description

KONE is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician in Cape Town to perform professional elevator and escalator maintenance on-site for our customers. You will help ensure safe, reliable operation and proactively communicate with clients and end-users.

You will contribute to service quality, site safety, and timely reporting while collaborating with a global leader in urban mobility and enjoying opportunities for growth within a supportive, customer-focused culture.