Technical Service Manager

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT005799/CVE

Date posted:

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client, an established specialist in innovative food display and gastronomic equipment, is looking for a hands-on, solutions-driven Technical Service Manager to build and lead their national service and installation infrastructure from the ground up

POSITION INFO:
What Youâll Do
Youâll be at the forefront of launching and managing all technical service operations for products across the country:

Develop a national network of skilled installers and technical service partners.
Lead and coordinate installations, technical support, and maintenance activities.
Train partners and staff on proper installation and service standards.
Oversee spare parts inventory and ensure optimal availability.
Establish service processes, documentation, and escalation workflows.
Collaborate with internal divisions to provide seamless client support.
Track service performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Represent technical services in client meetings and negotiations.
Report directly to the General Director with regular updates.

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What You Bring

A strong technical background in food service equipment, refrigeration, kitchen systems, or similar.
Proven experience setting up and managing technical or installation teams.
A network-builder who can recruit, evaluate, and train third-party partners.
Excellent planning, coordination, and troubleshooting skills.
Experience managing spare parts and service inventory.
Fluent in Afrikaans (essential for coordinating with local partners).
Spanish is a plus (for collaboration with the Argentina-based team).
Willingness to travel across South Africa as needed.

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