Service Technician

About the role

SA Power Services is seeking a Service Technician to join its Cape Town branch, providing on‑site technical support for industrial automation products across the Western Cape. The role is ideal for an experienced electrician or millwright who can diagnose faults, perform installations and upgrades, and assist customers both on‑site and remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver on‑site technical service and support for SA Power products.
• Perform fault‑finding, upgrades, and installations on industrial electrical and automation equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and basic mechanical faults.
• Support technical projects handed over to the Service Team.
• Provide telephone and on‑site technical assistance to customers.
• Complete job cards, timesheets and logbooks accurately and promptly.
• Prepare service quotations and assist with regional sales activities.
• Build and maintain customer relationships while promoting SA Power’s products, services and training.
• Travel within the region for customer support and site visits.

Required profile

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Qualified Electrician or Millwright with a recognised Trade Test Certificate.
• Proven experience servicing and fault‑finding industrial electrical or automation equipment.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and occasional weekends.

Required skills

• Electrical fault‑finding.
• Hardwired control circuits.
• AC drives.
• Electrical panel building.
• Electrical wiring.
• Basic PLC programming (Ladder Logic and Structured Text).