Field Support Technician (Mining / RF / Fibre / Underground)

Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 357,120 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Resources Partners Pty Ltd in Germiston is seeking a hands-on Support Technician with underground mining experience. The role involves supporting installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of communication and electronic systems in mining environments.

The successful candidate must have at least a Grade 12 or equivalent and an N6 in Electronic Engineering, along with strong English communication skills. A valid driver’s license and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven mine site experience with underground exposure is non-negotiable.
• Strong English communication skills in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and commissioning of company products on-site.
• Conduct site audits and technical assessments.
• Support fault finding and troubleshooting for clients.
• Participate in pre- and post-installation meetings.

Skills

Technical capability

Underground mining experience

English communication skills

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

N6 in Electronic Engineering

Tools

2-way radio / RF communication systems

Fibre / optic fibre knowledge

MTCNA (MikroTik) certification

CompTIA A+ certification

CompTIA N+ certification

Job description

Location: Germiston
Salary: R32 000 – R35 000 (Basic)

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Support Technician with strong technical capability and underground mining experience to support installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of specialised communication and electronic systems.

This role requires a self‑motivated individual who is comfortable working on site, including underground environments, and travelling locally and internationally.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• N6 in Electronic Engineering (minimum)
• Valid Code 8 or 10 driver’s license
• Proven mine site experience with underground exposure (non‑negotiable)
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Computer literate (MS Office essential)
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Must be punctual and reliable

Technical Requirements (Advantageous)

• Experience with 2‑way radio / RF communication systems
• Fibre / optic fibre knowledge
• MTCNA (MikroTik) certification or equivalent
• CompTIA A+ and/or N+ certification
• Multilingualism

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Product Support Manager and execute daily technical tasks
• Assist with installation and commissioning of company products on‑site
• Support project rollouts, including monitoring installations through to completion
• Conduct site audits and technical assessments
• Assist with fault finding and troubleshooting for clients
• Support preparation of project quotations
• Participate in pre‑ and post‑installation meetings
• Assist with training of clients and internal personnel
• Travel to client sites locally and internationally, including mining environments