SA Power is looking for a Service Technician to join our Cape Town branch.
This role is suited to an experienced Electrician or Millwright with a strong background in industrial automation. You will provide technical support to customers, diagnose faults, carry out on-site installations and upgrades, and assist with technical queries throughout the Western Cape.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide on-site technical service and support on SA Power service-related products.
- Perform fault-finding, upgrades and on-site installations.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical and basic mechanical faults. Mechanical repairs on agency-related products are carried out by the Johannesburg workshop.
- Responsible for technical projects after they have been handed over to the Service Team.
- Provide technical support to customers both on-site and telephonically.
- Complete job cards, timesheets and logbooks accurately and timeously.
- Prepare service related quotations and assist with sales activities within the region.
- Build and maintain customer relationships while promoting SA Power's products, services and training.
- Travel within the region to provide customer support and attend site visits.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12.
- Qualified Electrician or Millwright with a recognised Trade Test Certificate.
- Previous experience servicing and fault-finding industrial electrical or automation equipment.
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills, including hardwired control circuits.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to work flexible hours, including overtime and occasional weekends when required.
The following experience will be advantageous
- AC drives.
- Electrical panel building.
- Electrical wiring and fault-finding.
- Hardwired control circuits.
- Basic PLC programming (Ladder Logic and Structured Text).
Application Question(s):
- What is your reason for considering a new opportunity?
- What is your notice period?
- What are your basic salary expectations for this role?
License/Certification:
- Trade Test Certificate (Electrician or Millwright) (Required)
Work Location: In person
