Field Service Engineer: Specialised Equipment | Vehicle

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package with clear,

Company vehicle for business travel

Advanced technical training and growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover the Polokwane area and surrounding regions. You will install, commission, maintain and repair specialised industrial equipment, acting as the primary on-site technical representative for customers.

This hybrid role involves on-site travel and remote support, requiring strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and a commitment to high uptime. The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma in a technical field, 3–5 years in field service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in a technical field (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics).
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience reading technical manuals, schematics and blueprints.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and start-up equipment at customer sites.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and electronic issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers.
• Conduct training sessions on equipment usage and maintenance.
• Respond to service calls and minimise downtime.
• Maintain service reports and logs.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer service

Diagnostic skills

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Eng./Mechatronics

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Testing equipment

Technical manuals

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover the Polokwane area and surrounding regions. You will install, commission, maintain and repair specialised industrial equipment, acting as the primary on-site technical representative for customers.

This hybrid role involves on-site travel and remote support, requiring strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and a commitment to high uptime. The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma in a technical field, 3–5 years in field service