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Permanent - Repairs & Returns Technician - Johannesburg - South Africa

Job Number: 79372


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79372
Permanent
Repairs & Returns Technician
MS Outlook
Lighting Solutions
Johannesburg
Gauteng

The Repairs & Returns Technician is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and processing returned products, ensuring accurate technical evaluation and efficient management of returned inventory. This role supports product quality assurance, customer satisfaction, and compliance requirements.

The role also includes attending installation sites to inspect lighting fittings, identifying installation faults or product issues, and preparing professional technical reports for clients and internal stakeholders.

The Repairs & Returns Technician reports to the Procurement Manager.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Inspection and Repairs

  • Inspect returned products and perform technical fault diagnosis
  • Repair products where possible and determine root causes of failure
  • Evaluate product failures and compile detailed technical reports
  • Assist with technical evaluation of new products and compliance requirements
  • Support certification and testing processes

2. Field Support, Site Inspection & Technical Reporting

  • Attend installation sites when required
  • Inspect lighting fittings, drivers, wiring, and related components
  • Diagnose installation faults, product faults, and external issues
  • Assess installation quality and compliance with specifications and electrical standards
  • Identify incorrect installation practices affecting performance or safety
  • Capture photographic evidence and maintain accurate inspection records
  • Prepare clear, professional technical reports with findings and recommendations
  • Provide reports to support technical decisions and warranty evaluations
  • Complete call-out reports and maintain detailed documentation
  • Engage professionally with clients, contractors, consultants, and electricians
  • Support internal teams with technical insights and customer assistance

3. Returns and Inventory Management

  • Manage and control returned stock inventory
  • Ensure accurate logging, tracking, and processing of returns
  • Maintain detailed records of repairs, failures, and returned items
  • Continuously improve returns and repair processes for efficiency and accuracy

4. Operational and Administrative Duties

  • Ensure efficient daily operations within the repairs and returns function
  • Liaise with procurement, warehouse, technical, and sales teams
  • Respond to customer queries and attend technical meetings
  • Prepare monthly and ad hoc reports
  • Adhere to company procedures, service level agreements, and compliance standards
  • Perform additional duties and projects as required

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Key Requirements

1. Qualifications and Legal Requirements 

  • South African citizen with a valid ID, based in Johannesburg
  • Matric certificate (tertiary technical qualification advantageous)
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
  • Willingness to travel to installation sites

2. Experience and Technical Skills

  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant technical experience (lighting or electrical preferred)
  • Strong electrical and electronic fault-finding skills (essential)
  • Solid understanding of repairs, diagnostics, and technical evaluation
  • Knowledge of returns management and inventory control processes
  • Ability to inspect installations and identify faults and non-compliant practices
  • Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and installation requirements
  • Familiarity with compliance and certification processes advantageous
  • Computer literacy with strong Excel skills
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SYSPRO) advantageous

3. Personal Attribute

  • High integrity, honesty, and accountability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-driven mindset
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams and customers
  • Professional conduct and presentation at all times
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