Technician / Mobile Technician

BCE Foods; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in South Africa seeks a skilled technician to handle repairs and installations of machinery. The successful candidate will have a technical qualification and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, ensuring compliance with OHS procedures, and maintaining tools. Candidates should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• At least 3 - 5 years technical experience including repairs and assembly of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace broken components of machinery.
• Disassemble machinery for repairs.
• Observe and test machinery operation and diagnose malfunctions.
• Reassemble equipment after inspections or repairs.
• Ensure all OHS procedures are followed during job execution.

Skills

Technical repairs skills including refrigeration repairs

Excellent communication skills on all levels

Problem solving skills

PC literate (SAP, Excel, Word, e-mail)

Team player

Energetic/shows initiative and ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Relevant technical qualification - electrical/mechanical

Job description

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
• Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment and diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment or machinery.
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
• Test newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Provide comprehensive and accurate reports on diagnosis, assessment of component/part, failures, observations, actions and recommendations.
• Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.
• Ensure excellence in customer service delivery through meticulously following procedures/processes.
• Ensure the correct documentation is in place and accurately completed before repairs are done.
• Work standby and overtime, when required to do so.

Ensure that all OHS procedures are followed and that all tools and equipment is handled with proficiency and with the necessary respect.

Requirements

Minimum

• Grade 12
• Relevant technical qualification - electrical / mechanical.
• At least 3 - 5 years technical (workshop and repairs) experience which include repairs, assembly of equipment, quotations on parts, etc.

Skills

• To perform repairs and installations of equipment
• Technical repairs skills including refrigeration repairs
• Excellent communication skills on all levels (speak, read and write)
• Ability to manage customer’s expectations
• Problem solving skills
• Team player
• PC literate (SAP, Excel, Word, e-mail)
• Energetic/shows initiative and have ability to work under pressure
• Ability to consistently deliver quality service even when under pressure

Knowledge

• Knowledge of customer services
• Repair, testing and quoting on products received
• Maintaining all tools and equipment
• Product application knowledge of catering equipment an advantage
• OHS Act knowledge