Field Installation Technician - On-Site, Travel Ready

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

Contract-based role

Exposure to leading-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an On-site Installation Technician in Gauteng to perform hands-on equipment installation, setup, and initial testing at client sites. You will work with project managers to ensure a smooth deployment, provide on-site support, and offer basic user training.

The role requires strong mechanical and basic electrical skills, with safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individuals able to travel within the Tembisa region.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on installation experience in a technical environment.
• Ability to read technical diagrams and installation guides.
• Willingness to travel within Tembisa area and surrounding regions.
• Physically fit to lift equipment and work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical installations of equipment at customer sites according to technical specifications and blueprints.
• Conduct pre-installation checks and prepare the installation site.
• Assemble, connect, and configure hardware components as per installation guides.
• Perform initial power-up, system checks, and basic functional testing post-installation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation-related issues on-site.
• Collaborate with project management to adhere to installation schedules.
• Provide basic operational guidance and handover to end-users or site technicians.
• Ensure all installation tools and equipment are maintained and accounted for.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations on-site.
• Document installation progress, issues encountered, and completion status.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical wiring (basic)

Blueprint reading

Hand & power tools

On-site installation

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD/reading diagrams

Job description

Placements24 seeks an On-site Installation Technician in Gauteng to perform hands-on equipment installation, setup, and initial testing at client sites. You will work with project managers to ensure a smooth deployment, provide on-site support, and offer basic user training.

The role requires strong mechanical and basic electrical skills, with safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individuals able to travel within the Tembisa region.