Service Technician - Wind Garden Wind Farm

Vestas; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Annual leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Vestas seeks a Service Technician for the Wind Garden Wind Farm, based on-site in Johannesburg. You will deliver services, supervise staff, and ensure safety and quality while supporting wind turbine operations and performance.

The role requires an engineering qualification, wind-industry experience, and willingness to travel across the farm network. Join Vestas Southern Africa to contribute to the maintenance and reliability of wind assets, with opportunities for professional growth and a

Qualifications

• Post-Matric Engineering qualification (National higher Diploma, National Diploma, Trade Test, BTech or equivalent as a minimum).
• Minimum 3 years related work experience within wind industry.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks.
• Excellent communication skills in English; local language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services at an operational level with adherence to processes, safety, quality and performance.
• Supervise and coordinate assigned staff; maintain positive working relationships.
• Manage safety actions, trainings and inductions for contractors and staff.
• Ensure compliance with Vestas standards across site processes and tools.
• Monitor site performance and drive continuous improvement; resolve issues with stakeholders.
• Approve work performed and technician timesheets; manage planned absences.
• Provide first-level technical support to technicians and complete required management reports.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

MS Office / SAP ERP

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

National Diploma / BTech or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Service Technician - Wind Garden Wind Farm

Posted 16 October 2026

Requisition ID 79921

Location(s)

Johannesburg, GP, ZA

Work experience Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Field Operations

At Vestas, we #PowerTheSolution – Can you?

Region MED > SBU MED Service > Wind Garden Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe. If you are a motivated individual with electrical or mechanical background looking for a new challenge within the renewable industry, then consider this exciting new opportunity. Vestas Southern Africa currently operates and maintains 12 operating wind farms in South Africa, combined installed capacity over 900MW and currently recruiting a Service Technician (On-site based). The position will be based in Wesley Wind Farm (Wesley Windfarm is located of R72 next to Wesley Location, Nqushwa Municipality.) within the EC region. The Wind farm consists of 10 X V126 Mk3A 3.45MW turbines, installed capacity of 34MW

Responsibilities

• Delivery of services on an operational level with respect to process adherence, service quality, safety standards and performance ensured
• Assigned staff is supervised/led/coordinated and a positive and effective working relationship is established / maintained
• People skills development, competencies and training actions are managed including safety related (Safety walks / talks)
• Compliance with Vestas standards across the dedicated site and processes, procedures and / or tools implemented continuously
• Ensures obeying regional laws and regulations- Resource availability given to perform dedicated work orders
• Daily management of dedicated staff and resolve issues with external service provider, customers and internal stakeholders
• Implement defined function specific processes, procedures and/or tools
• Monitor technician's performance and task execution to ensure effective cost control
• Approve work performed and technician timesheets
• Processes technician requests for planned absence
• Manage service crew composition (medium / long term)
• Monitor and track site performance and continuously improve
• Perform inductions for contractors
• Approve working hours of the technicians and sub-contractor's weekly timesheets
• ED Monthly reporting/people data
• Provide 1st level technical support to the technicians
• Complete reports and paperwork as required by Management

Qualifications

• Post-Matric Engineering qualification (National higher Diploma, National Diploma, Trade Test, BTech or equivalent as a minimum)
• Minimum 3 years related work experience within wind industry
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English; additional local language skills are an advantage
• Ability to work efficiently with Microsoft Office software and SAP ERP
• Willingness to travel
• Driver's license

What we offer

As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: Medical Aid; annual leave and pension plan

• Medical Aid
• annual leave
• pension plan

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.