Field Service Team Lead, South Africa

Wärtsilä is seeking a Field Service Team Lead in Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on coaching and empowering team members, planning performance targets, and implementing operational improvements. Candidates should have managerial experience, a Mechanical Engineering qualification, and at least 10 years in a similar role. The company values empowerment, diversity, and innovation in the energy sector, aiming for a sustainable future.
Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We Wärtsilians help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 74 GW of power plant capacity and more than 80 energy storage systems in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast-changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

What will you be doing:

Your work will focus on these main responsibilities:
• Coach and empower, provide directions, and lead the personnel towards development goals,
• Planning performance targets and individual development plans for the team and individual,
• Implement operational excellence improvements within our WoW services
• Actively supports the FSM and participate in the implementation of our Strategies and Business Development,
• Comply with and meet the defined targets of HSE (occupational health and safety).
• Cooperate with other departments through open and honest communication.
• Encourage the team to identify possibilities for further business development and Customer satisfaction.

Requirements:
• Managerial experience -Added advantage
• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar position
• South African citizen

Why you and us:

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for.

Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

How to apply:

Contact & next steps

Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.

In case of any questions, reach out our Regional Talent Acquisition Team at careers@wartsila.com

Last application date: 10/06/2025

At Wärtsilä we value, respect, and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,000 professionals in more than 200 locations in 68 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2021, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Find out more at www.wartsila.com.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.