Field Service Technician - S3

Sandvik; Kempton Park; Presencial; ZAR 240.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sandvik Mining in Gauteng is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, repair, inspect and commission equipment at customer sites or premises, providing practical problem solving using electro-hydraulic and PLC knowledge while supporting the sales team with technical service.

Requirements include Grade 12, Trade Certificate of Competence (Diesel, Auto Electrical, or Millwright), and a minimum of 2 years' field service experience on earth-moving equipment, plus basic computer literacy, own

Formación

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Trade Certificate of Competence required (Diesel Mechanic / Auto Electrical / Millwright).
• Minimum 2 years as Field Service Technician on earth-moving equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Install, repair, inspect and commission products and equipment at customer sites or on premises.
• Report and document results after actions.
• Maintain tools and equipment for service work and support sales team with technical input.
• Provide technical support to customers and sales team and suggest improvements.

Conocimientos

Basic computer literacy

English proficiency

Own tools

Educación

Trade Certificate of Competence (Diesel Mechanic / Auto Electrical / Millwright)

Descripción del empleo

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Basic Computer literacy

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role:

Get customer satisfaction by installing, repairing, inspecting and commissioning service, considering economical and other aspects. Problem solving by using of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in different kinds of situations. Knowledge of the tasks, tools and procedures associated with providing technical support to the sales team and prospective customers.

Main responsibilities:

• Install, repair, inspect and commission products and equipment of different kind at customer site or own premises.
• Report and document results after above actions.
• Responsible for plan, conduct and maintain tools and equipment for service work.
• Support the customer’s product/equipment/processes by suggesting possible improvements.
• Provide technical support to the sales team.
• Provide problem solving to customer.
• Ability to produce positive results in sales-client interventions.
• Guide colleagues in service methods and tools.
• Share own knowledge to enable colleagues to expand their knowledge.

Your Profile:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Trade Certificate of Competence, if possible Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrical, Millwright
• Minimum 2 year experience working as Field Service Technician with proven competence as Earth moving Equipment Technician in the above mentioned field
• Basic Computer literacy
• Own set of tools
• English proficiency
• Code 08 license
• Full physical & medical certificate to work in mining environment Experience in:
• Fault finding / electro hydraulic / auto electrical / hydraulic / PLC, remote control offerings
• Surface mining environment, maintaining of earth moving equipment
• Understanding of the following machines:
• DP1500i
• DX800
• DI650i
• DI550i
• DK25
• DK45
• D245
• DR410
• DR412
• DR416

Applications close: 05 November 2026

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.