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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Mechatronics Technician based in Springbok, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
Overview
This Mechatronics Technician role sits within the engineering jobs function in Springbok. 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.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Springbok teams, and the new Mechatronics Technician will feel that from the first week.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Springbok colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Springbok teams.
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.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Springbok offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Springbok team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Springbok have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
The Springbok 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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Key Outputs
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
What You’ll Need
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- 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.