TRAFFIC Western Cape

Field Service Technician - S3

Sandvik Group

Job Description

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is a global leader in equipment, tools, parts, and services for rock and mineral processing in mining and infrastructure. Our solutions-ranging from crushing and screening to breaking and demolition- and are designed to boost productivity, enhance safety, and reduce operational costs.

The Role

To deliver high-quality service and technical support to our customers, coach colleagues and customer personnel with the aim of reducing downtime on customer machine availability.

Key Performance Areas
  • Conduct your work in compliance with safety regulations and company policies to promote a safe work environment.
  • Install, repair, inspect and commission Mobile and Stationary Crushing & Screening products and equipment at customer site or company premises.
  • Share knowledge and skills to enhance team skills.
  • Report back to the relevant stakeholders on service activities and outcomes
  • Advise on recommended maintenance and repair activities, equipment improvements, parts and services required to support customer's product/equipment/processes.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to support backline key activities such as labour planning, parts forecasting and inventory optimisation etc.
  • Communicate effectively with customers to understand their unique crushing and screening needs, and recommend solutions tailored to their applications.
  • Provide support to backline in identifying and tailoring customer solutions.
  • Diagnose and resolve equipment issues quickly and efficiently, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth operations.
  • Use CRM system, to report back on customer site visits, capture and/or update information pertaining thereto.
  • Plan own work schedule and manage any deviations or delays within the process.
  • Maintain tools and equipment for service work.
Your profile
  • Minimum 3 years of hands on experience with Crushing & Screening equipment.
  • At least 3 years' experience in:
    • Fault finding, electrohydraulic systems, auto electrical, hydraulics, PLCs, and remote control systems.
    • Working in underground mining environments.
  • Physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful. We, however, thank you for your interest in our company.

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for your professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers

About This Role

Career insights for Wind Turbine Service Technicians positions

Salary Benchmark
R24,512/month
R17,001 to R35,326/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Equipment Maintenance Operations Monitoring Repairing Troubleshooting Critical Thinking
Common Technologies
IBM Maximo Application Suite SAP S/4HANA Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Various modern ICS platforms Various modern PLC programming suites Modern SCADA platforms Microsoft Excel 365

Job Overview

Date Posted
28 Mar 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Wind Turbine Service Technicians Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R24,512/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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