Site Services Technician

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028924/KM

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

30 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Controls & Drives Site Engineer

This is not a desk-bound engineering role.

If you enjoy being in the field, solving real-world problems, commissioning equipment, troubleshooting breakdowns, and working directly with mining and industrial clients, then this opportunity is for you.
A leading engineering solutions provider is looking for a hands-on Controls & Drives Engineer to spend the majority of their time on customer sites, supporting critical drive and automation systems across the mining and heavy industrial sectors.

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Description: oin a specialist engineering team responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), motor control systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and associated electrical infrastructure. You'll work directly with customers on-site, providing technical expertise, resolving breakdowns, supporting commissioning activities, and ensuring maximum plant reliability. If you enjoy getting your boots dirty and being where the action is, this role offers excellent exposure to a wide range of industrial applications and technologies. Education: B Eng Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field Trade Test advantageous Valid driver's licence Job Experience and skills required: 3-5 years' experience in industrial automation, controls, maintenance, or field service engineering Mining or heavy industrial experience is essential Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills Experience with VSDs \/ AC Drives (ABB, Siemens, Danfoss, Schneider, Rockwell, etc.) Knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems Exposure to hydraulic systems Medium Voltage (MV) experience advantageous Ability to read electrical drawings and technical documentation Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to work independently What you will be doing: Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of VSD and motor control systems Electrical fault-finding and breakdown support on customer sites PLC and control system diagnostics Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning support Providing technical support to mining and industrial customers Producing technical service reports and recommendations Ensuring adherence to safety and quality standard Apply now! For more engineering jobs, please visit Email your CV to If you have not had any response in two weeks , please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions.

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