Field Technician - Fitness Equipment (JB5716)

Kontak Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Technician in Cape Town to install, maintain, and repair advanced fitness equipment. This hands-on role requires mechanical, electrical, and IT/networking skills, with a focus on customer interaction and continuous learning. Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of relevant experience and a valid driver's license. The position offers a monthly salary of R20,000 to R25,000.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in repairs/maintenance of technical equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and physically fit for manual work.
• Able to perform mechanical assembly and digital setup.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of fitness equipment.
• Assemble, install, and test mechanical/electronic components.
• Configure network connections for connected systems.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting

Network and digital system configuration

Customer-focused communication

Teamwork orientation

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Software/Network Configuration

Job description

Field Technician - Fitness Equipment (JB5716)

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Salary: R20 - 25 000 per month

Employment Type: Permanent

Join a leading distributor of world‑class fitness and wellness technology as a Field Technician based in Cape Town. This role combines mechanical, electrical, and IT/networking expertise in a hands‑on, client‑facing position where every day brings a new technical challenge.

In this role, you will install, maintain, and repair advanced fitness equipment to international standards. This includes both mechanical assembly and digital setup, ensuring all equipment is networked correctly for monitoring and software updates. The role is highly practical, requiring a technician who enjoys physical work, customer interaction, and continuous technical learning.

Candidates with experience in assembly, configuration and maintenance of equipment would be well‑suited to this role.

Minimum Requirements

• Suitably qualified in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Software/Network Configuration (non‑negotiable)
• 2–3 years’ experience in repairs/maintenance of technical equipment (e.g. fitness, printers, copiers, air‑conditioning, or similar)
• Valid driver’s license (company vehicle provided for daily service calls)
• Proficient in mechanical and electronic troubleshooting
• Confident with network and digital system configuration
• Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation
• Customer‑focused, reliable, and able to represent the brand professionally
• Physically fit and comfortable performing manual, hands‑on work
• Fast learner who embraces e‑learning and hands‑on technical training

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of fitness equipment according to manufacturer standards
• Assemble, install, and test mechanical and electronic components
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and digital/software faults
• Configure network connections (Wi‑Fi or LAN) for connected systems
• Complete service reports accurately and legibly
• Maintain high First‑Time Fix Rates (FTFR) (target 80–95%)
• Provide customer support (on‑site, telephonic, and email)
• Complete ongoing e‑learning certifications (Level 1–3) for equipment and digital diagnostics
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of tools, company vehicles, and parts
• Support colleagues on larger installations and ensure excellent client satisfaction

Apply today and build your career with a dynamic, wellness‑driven organization.

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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