Instrumentation Technician

The organisation is recruiting a Instrumentation Technician for its Mdantsane operation. The role forms part of a wider engineering jobs portfolio across Eastern Cape.

The Role

Importantly, the Instrumentation Technician position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Mdantsane and across the engineering jobs space.

Crucially, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mdantsane operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mdantsane also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

What Your Day Looks Like

Mornings often begin on site, walking through plant or project areas with the team and picking up where yesterday’s work ended. You move between technical reviews, contractor discussions and hands-on troubleshooting, balancing safety, cost and quality at every decision point. The afternoon might involve drawings, reports or a planning session for an upcoming shutdown. By the time you knock off, you have kept production running, advanced the project plan and helped the team go home safely.

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Mdantsane.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Mdantsane offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mdantsane team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors

What You’ll Need

• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.