Technician: Mechanisation (Swellendam, Western Cape)

Sentraal-Suid Co; Swellendam; Sur place; ZAR 190 000 - 270 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sentraal-Suid Co (SSK) in Swellendam, Western Cape, is seeking a qualified Technician for its Mechanisation division. You will manage maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and repair of agricultural machinery and equipment, with emphasis on electronic and mechanical diagnostics and flexible hours based on operational needs.

The role requires hands-on experience with agricultural equipment, EST diagnostic tools, and a proven ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and repair agricultural mechanisation equipment.
• Experience with EST diagnostic tools and precision farming tech preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime and field service as required.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and complex mechanical repairs on agricultural mechanisation equipment.
• Conduct fault-finding and electronic diagnostics using EST diagnostic software.
• Maintain, calibrate, and support precision farming technology systems.
• Work on specialised agricultural machinery brands, including New Holland, Rovic, and Amazone products.
• Perform effectively under high-pressure conditions to meet deadlines.
• Be available for overtime and field service work as required.

Connaissances

Ability to work under pressure

Overtime readiness

Field service

Formation

Trade qualification / Diesel Mechanic

Outils

EST diagnostic tools

Precision farming technology

Description du poste

Description

SSK is seeking a qualified, experienced Technician to join its Mechanisation division in Swellendam, Western Cape. Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the incumbent will manage the maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and repair of agricultural machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, possesses strong electronic and mechanical diagnostic capabilities, and is willing to work flexible hours or overtime based on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and complex mechanical repairs on agricultural mechanisation equipment.


• Conduct fault-finding and electronic diagnostics using Electronic Service Tool (EST) diagnostic software.


• Maintain, calibrate, and support precision farming technology systems.


• Work on specialised agricultural machinery brands, including New Holland, Rovic, and Amazone products.


• Perform effectively under high-pressure conditions to meet strict operational deadlines.


• Be available for overtime and field service work as required by operational demands.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification / Trade Test (e.g., Diesel Mechanic / Agricultural Machinery Technician).


• Hands-on experience with New Holland, Rovic, and Amazone agricultural equipment is highly advantageous.


• Proven experience using EST diagnostic tools and precision farming technology.


• Valid Code B (Code 08) driver’s license or heavy vehicle driver's license.


• Ability to work under pressure and commit to overtime when required.

SSK reserves the right not to fill any position. SSK is an equal opportunity employer. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive feedback within one month of the closing date.