Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Instrumentation Technician based in Mmabatho, North West. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
The Role
This Instrumentation Technician role sits within the engineering jobs function in Mmabatho. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in North West make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the engineering jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Mmabatho much easier.
Working in Mmabatho
Working in Mmabatho means a place in the Rustenburg platinum belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Mmabatho office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mmabatho cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
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 Mmabatho.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
Essential Criteria
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.