Field Services Technician/Trainer

Recruiter:

Recruitment Dynamix (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

IM/LR/V2

Date posted:

Friday, February 13, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R490 000

SUMMARY:
Field Services Technician – Heavy Hydraulics & Auto Electrical (Ports/Harbour Equipment) – KZN

POSITION INFO:

Salary: R35,000 basic + Benefits. R45,000 Total Cost to Company

We are seeking a technically strong Field Services Technician who has Operator Trainer experience. Must have heavy hydraulics and auto electrical systems, specifically within ports and harbour equipment environments.

This role is ideal for an experienced ex-field service technician who has grown into a training and operator development function.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in:
- Heavy hydraulics systems
- Auto electrical fault-finding and repair
Proven experience working on ports/harbour equipment (non-negotiable)
Field service technician background highly advantageous
Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills
Experience working on heavy mobile or industrial equipment
Valid driver’s licence
Willing to travel locally if required

Key Responsibilities

Train and assess operators on specialised port/harbour equipment
Deliver structured technical and operational training sessions
Translate field knowledge into practical operator guidance
Support safe and correct equipment usage
Assist with skills evaluations and competency sign-offs
Work closely with technical and operations teams to improve operator performance
Maintain training records and reports

Key Skills

Strong technical troubleshooting ability
Confident communicator and instructor
Practical, hands-on training approach
Safety-focused mindset
Able to work with both new and experienced operators

Previous technical training

Package

R35,000 basic salary
Total CTC approximately R45,000
Opportunity to move into a specialised technical training

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