Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Instrumentation Technician based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Stellenbosch operation, and this Instrumentation Technician position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Western Cape 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 Stellenbosch much easier.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Stellenbosch.
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.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Stellenbosch.
Importantly, the Stellenbosch 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
Candidate Profile
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.