Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Instrumentation Technician based in Barberton, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
About This Position
The Instrumentation Technician vacancy forms part of how the Barberton branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the engineering jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Barberton team.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Barberton also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Barberton 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 Barberton have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Diversity and Inclusion
Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Barberton.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Working in Barberton
Working in Barberton means a place along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Barberton office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Barberton.
Many candidates already living within reach of Barberton cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
Core Functions
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
What You’ll Need
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.