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A Instrumentation Technician is needed in Calvinia. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Northern Cape operation.
About This Position
This Instrumentation Technician role sits within the engineering jobs function in Calvinia. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across 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.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Calvinia also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Instrumentation Technician is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Meet the Team
Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Calvinia 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.
Equally, the team mix in Calvinia reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Growing With Us
Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Calvinia 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 Calvinia 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 Calvinia team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Why This Role
Crucially, 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 Calvinia. Many colleagues across Northern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Calvinia teams.
On top of that, 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 Calvinia 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 Northern Cape.
About Calvinia
On top of that, the role is based in Calvinia, near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Calvinia and the broader Northern Cape region.
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 Calvinia.
Many candidates already living within reach of Calvinia cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Calvinia, Northern Cape.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.