Field Service Technician: Poultry & Pig Equipment

Merck; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an equipment technician in South Africa, Gauteng. The technician will support clients and Key Account Managers in maintaining equipment for vaccine application. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment functionality, monitoring performance, and training teams on installations. Ideal candidates have technical experience in the poultry sector, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong negotiation and organizational skills are essential for this role, which primarily operates on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment service within the poultry industry is a significant advantage.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Strong negotiation skills and organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all biosecurity measures relevant to the pig and poultry sectors.
• Monitor and report on the performance of all equipment.
• Manage the inventory of service and maintenance kits.

Skills

Account Management

Communication

Customer Experience Management

Customer Service

Data Analysis

Equipment Maintenance

Interpersonal Relationships

Poultry Farming

Sales Reporting

Teamwork

Technical Support

Education

Technical background equivalent to N3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an equipment technician in South Africa, Gauteng. The technician will support clients and Key Account Managers in maintaining equipment for vaccine application. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment functionality, monitoring performance, and training teams on installations. Ideal candidates have technical experience in the poultry sector, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong negotiation and organizational skills are essential for this role, which primarily operates on-site.