Field Service Technician: Drives & Soft-Start Expert

AJ Personnel; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Personnel is recruiting a skilled electrical technician for work on VSDs and soft start drives. The role involves fault analysis, repairs, and warranty administration across sites, with travel and standby support.

You will contribute to ISO compliance and documentation, while providing after-hours assistance as needed. The position requires 3+ years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel nationally.

Qualifications

• Matric with a recognized relevant qualification in electrical fields or related experience.
• At least 3+ years working experience with VSDs and soft-start service/repairs.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel nationally and across borders.
• Flexible to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, analyse and repair faulty units (goods returned notes).
• Compile reports to clients in writing and keep proper records of repairs and returns.
• Prepare and submit warranty claims.
• Keep records of all warranty claims.
• Conduct modifications to switchgear when necessary.
• Assist with drive spares stock control and warehousing.
• Create and update master technical files for each product.
• Maintain ISO requirements.
• Assist with customer quotations when required.
• Create and update monthly technical department reports.
• Receive, analyse and repair faulty drives and soft starters.
• Report in writing to the client and keep proper records of repairs and returns.
• Prepare and submit warranty claims.
• Keep records of all warranty claims.
• Telephonic and onsite support for customers, branches and sales engineers.
• Site meetings and internal sales technical support.
• Problem evaluation on applications where equipment is used.
• Commissioning and testing of panels at WAA or other panel builders.
• Attend to breakdowns or commissioning on site as required.
• Technical after hours standby.

Skills

VSD experience

Soft start repairs

Driver's license

National travel

Overtime flexibility

Education

Matric + electrical qualification (Electrician/Technician)

N5/T3/S3/S4 Diploma in Electrical engineering (heavy/light current)

Job description

AJ Personnel is recruiting a skilled electrical technician for work on VSDs and soft start drives. The role involves fault analysis, repairs, and warranty administration across sites, with travel and standby support.

You will contribute to ISO compliance and documentation, while providing after-hours assistance as needed. The position requires 3+ years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel nationally.