Instrumentation Technician

Whether you are a seasoned Instrumentation Technician or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Modimolle. The team hires on merit and across communities in Limpopo.

About the Opportunity

This Instrumentation Technician role sits within the engineering jobs function in Modimolle. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Limpopo.

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 Modimolle team.

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

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the engineering jobs group in Modimolle.

Based in Modimolle

Crucially, the role is based in Modimolle, within the Phalaborwa mining belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Modimolle and the broader Limpopo region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Modimolle cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Modimolle, Limpopo.

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 Modimolle.

Why Join Us

Practically speaking, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in engineering jobs from your base in Modimolle. Many colleagues across Limpopo have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Modimolle keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Limpopo.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Modimolle teams.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Modimolle.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Modimolle.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Limpopo.

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, the environment combines office-based design and planning with site-based execution. Safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team works.

Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Modimolle site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Your Future Here

Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Modimolle have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Modimolle have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site

Minimum Requirements

• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.