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REQUIREMENTS Minimum education (essential): National Senior Certificate (Matric) Qualified Electrician – Red Seal Trade Test Certificate Diploma or Higher Diploma in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering (advantageous) Minimum applicable experience (years): 3–5 years relevant technical experience Required nature of experience: Installation, repair, and servicing of poultry and piggery equipment Electrical wiring, distribution boards, and fault finding Programming and commissioning of technical equipment Attending to breakdowns and after-hour callouts Working in agricultural or industrial environments Skills and Knowledge (essential): Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills Knowledge of Health & Safety practices and procedures Experience with SKOV, CODAF or similar systems (advantageous) Strong administrative and reporting ability Computer literacy (MS Office & relevant technical software) Other: Willingness and Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally, and to attend after-hours callouts when required.
Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport Proficient in English (Afrikaans advantageous) KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES Installations & Commissioning Install poultry and piggery equipment according to customer specifications Install electrical wiring, distribution boards and related systems Assist with project commissioning Ensure installations comply with safety standards Repairs, Maintenance & Fault Finding Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults Conduct repairs and preventative maintenance Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently Attend breakdowns and after-hour callouts Customer Support & Field Service Conduct regular site visits and inspections Provide on-site customer support Resolve customer queries and technical concerns Maintain strong client relationship Administration & Reporting Complete job cards accurately and timeously Produce detailed service and installation reports Maintain technical documentation Assist with stock taking where required Operational Support & Compliance Assist Operations Manager and installation teams Oversee ongoing projects when required Make ad hoc stock deliveries Adhere to Health & Safety standards and procedures Stay updated with technological developments in the industry