Technician (Bloemfontein) – SBV Services
- Position: Technician
- Reference Number: TECHBFN1
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Salary: Market Related
- Work Level: Skilled
- Posted: 20 May 2026
Job Purpose
The Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of cash processing equipment, including banknote and coin counting and sorting machines. The role aims to maximize equipment uptime, improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure compliance with business continuity and quality management standards.
The successful candidate will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnose equipment faults, monitor machine performance, manage spare parts inventory, and contribute to operational excellence within a highly controlled cash-processing environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
Preventative Maintenance
- Execute scheduled preventative maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and maintenance schedules.
- Conduct regular inspections of machinery to identify potential faults before failures occur.
- Ensure equipment remains operational and efficient.
Corrective Maintenance
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and operational failures.
- Diagnose faults and determine appropriate repair solutions.
- Replace defective components and restore equipment functionality.
- Perform repairs according to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards.
Machine Performance Monitoring
- Monitor equipment performance and reliability.
- Conduct machine sensor analysis and diagnostics.
- Identify recurring technical issues and implement corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing machine uptime.
2. Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- Investigate mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults.
- Perform root-cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Resolve operational incidents efficiently.
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and fault detection activities.
- Minimize disruptions to operational processes.
3. Spare Parts and Inventory Management
- Maintain adequate stock levels of critical spare parts.
- Monitor inventory usage and replacement requirements.
- Ensure rapid availability of replacement components.
- Minimize downtime through effective inventory planning.
4. Reporting and Documentation
Maintenance Reporting
- Compile and submit:
- Daily maintenance reports
- Monthly maintenance reports
- Equipment performance reports
- Downtime and uptime statistics
Audit and Compliance Reporting
- Conduct and document monthly inventory audits.
- Maintain maintenance records and service documentation.
- Support SARB (South African Reserve Bank) daily and monthly test pack audits.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of technical documentation.
5. Governance and Quality Compliance
Quality Management
- Comply with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements.
- Follow company maintenance standards and operational procedures.
- Ensure all maintenance activities meet quality and compliance requirements.
ESG Responsibilities
- Support Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
- Assist with ESG-related reporting and compliance requirements.
- Contribute positively to sustainability objectives.
6. Culture and Change Management
- Promote company values and organizational culture.
- Support change management initiatives.
- Contribute to a performance-driven work environment.
- Encourage teamwork and collaboration across departments.
- Maintain professionalism in all operational activities.
Minimum Requirements
Educational Requirements
Essential
- Relevant Trade Qualification such as:
- Millwright
- Electrician
- Fitter and Turner
- Practical on-site maintenance experience.
Advantageous
- National Diploma or NQF Level 5 qualification in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Related Technical Discipline
- OEM equipment certifications and technical training.
- Additional qualifications in automated or electro-mechanical systems.
Experience Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 2 years’ hands-on experience as a technician.
- Experience maintaining:
- Automated equipment
- Electro-mechanical equipment
- Industrial machinery
- Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
Advantageous
- Experience in:
- Cash processing environments
- Banking operations
- Manufacturing facilities
- Security-controlled operational environments
Technical Knowledge Required
Candidates should possess knowledge of:
Mechanical Systems
- Bearings and drives
- Conveyors and moving components
- Pneumatic systems
- Mechanical assemblies
- Machine maintenance procedures
Electrical Systems
- Electrical fault finding
- Motors and drives
- Sensors and switches
- Control circuits
- Power distribution systems
Electro-Mechanical Equipment
- Automated sorting systems
- Counting machines
- Process automation equipment
- Mechatronic systems
Maintenance Systems
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Corrective maintenance procedures
- Root cause analysis
- Equipment diagnostics
- Spare parts management
Required Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills
- Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
- Mechanical and electrical repairs.
- Equipment inspection and testing.
- Preventative maintenance execution.
- Technical problem-solving.
- Reading technical manuals and schematics.
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Maintenance reporting systems.
- Data entry and reporting.
- Equipment monitoring software.
Analytical Skills
- Root cause analysis.
- Equipment performance evaluation.
- Downtime analysis.
- Technical decision-making.
Personal Attributes
- Attention to detail.
- Accuracy and precision.
- Reliability.
- Accountability.
- Initiative.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Communication Skills
- Good verbal communication.
- Technical reporting skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Suitable Candidates
This role would be suitable for individuals currently working as:
- Maintenance Technician
- Electro-Mechanical Technician
- Millwright
- Fitter and Turner
- Electrical Technician
- Mechatronics Technician
- Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Automation Technician
- Manufacturing Technician