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Johannesburg: National Technical Specialist – Heavy Equipment & Container Handling posted by Ingenious Personnel Holdings

Job Description

Are you the kind of technical expert who can diagnose a machine fault before everyone else even finishes the coffee run? Then this ones got your name written all over it.

A leading operation in the heavy equipment and container handling sector is looking for a highly skilled National Technical Specialist to drive equipment reliability, technical excellence, and operational performance across multiple sites.

This is not your average workshop role. Were looking for a senior technical powerhouse with deep OEM knowledge, strong troubleshooting capability, and the leadership presence to mentor technicians while keeping critical operations moving.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Providing advanced technical support on container handling and heavy material handling equipment
  • Diagnosing complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and CANBUS system faults
  • Leading root cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective solutions
  • Supporting commissioning, upgrades, retrofits, and equipment optimisation
  • Driving preventive maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives
  • Managing warranty claims and OEM compliance processes
  • Training and mentoring field technicians and operational teams
  • Ensuring full compliance with safety, health, and legislative requirements

Equipment Exposure Required

You must have proven hands-on experience working with:

  • Konecranes Reach Stackers
  • Terberg Tractors
  • Heavy material handling equipment
  • OEM diagnostic tools and software

Minimum Requirements

  • National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
    OR
  • Qualified Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic / Millwright

Experience Required

  • Minimum 10 years experience within heavy equipment, port, terminal, container depot, or logistics environments
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Diesel engines & emissions systems
    • High-pressure hydraulic systems
    • Electrical & electronic control systems
    • Technical diagnostics & fault finding
    • Reading schematics and OEM manuals

What Will Make You Stand Out

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to work independently under pressure
  • Technical leadership and mentoring capability
  • High attention to detail and accountability
  • Safety-first mindset

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to work at a strategic technical level where your expertise genuinely impacts operational uptime, reliability, and business performance. If you thrive in high-performance environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this is your lane.

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