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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Mechatronics Technician based in De Aar, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Mechatronics Technician is needed to support operations in De Aar. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Northern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its De Aar teams, and the new Mechatronics Technician will feel that from the first week.
Your Team
The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the De Aar office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in De Aar have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in De Aar have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every De Aar team member.
A Typical Day
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.
In addition, the De Aar office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Core Functions
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
Candidate Profile
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.