Field Service Technician Jobs in South Africa

Fusion Personnel is recruiting a Field Service Technician for a permanent, intermediate role in Cape Town. A well-established company is seeking a hands-on and customer-focused technician to install, maintain, service, and repair a range of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.

About the company and the work

Fusion Recruitment specialises in empowering businesses to achieve their growth objectives, providing tailored temporary, contract, and permanent staffing solutions. This role involves extensive travel throughout the Northern Provinces of South Africa and neighbouring countries, with petrol and cell phone allowances included as benefits.

Role details / duties

• Install, commission, and maintain electronic and electro-mechanical equipment according to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment faults efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance and servicing of customer equipment.
• Provide operator training during equipment installations.
• Respond to customer breakdowns and technical queries promptly.
• Deliver telephonic, email, and remote technical support.
• Travel extensively throughout the Northern Provinces of South Africa and neighbouring countries to provide service.
• Assist the Sales team with equipment demonstrations and technical support.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while promoting the company’s professional image.
• Help customers maximise the performance and value of their equipment.
• Complete all service reports, job cards, and related administrative documentation accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments on technical improvements and product development.
• Participate in after-hours standby and emergency call-outs when required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an electrical and/or mechanical service environment.
• Basic electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience servicing, repairing, or maintaining industrial, electronic, or electro-mechanical equipment.
• Valid Code 08 driver’s licence.
• Own reliable vehicle.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including cross-border travel.
• Willingness to work overtime and participate in after-hours standby when required.

Where to find / apply safely

Apply only through the original CareerJunction listing using the Apply button on this page, which leads to the source advert (Job 2645957, Ref JHB006364, posted 26 October 2026, expires in 11 days). Never pay a fee to apply.

Practical tips

• Lead with field service, fault-finding, and repair experience.
• Show your licence, vehicle, and travel readiness.
• Highlight customer service and standby experience.

How the process works

On CareerJunction, you open the original advert, review the full position details, and apply through the listing’s application route. The advert expires in 11 days from posting on 26 October 2026, so apply promptly.

Important information

This post is informational only, and openings and requirements change at any time. Readers should always verify the details on the original listing before applying. The salary figure listed on the original advert (R15 – R20 per month) appears to be a placeholder figure, so confirm the salary on the original advert before applying.

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