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An opportunity has arisen for a Mechatronics Technician in Upington. Suitably qualified candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to apply.
Overview
This Mechatronics Technician role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Upington. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.
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 Upington team.
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 Upington teams, and the new Mechatronics Technician will feel that from the first week.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Upington also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Working in Upington
Working in Upington means a place within the Upington solar corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Upington office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Upington.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Upington, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Upington 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.
Your Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Upington 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.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Upington 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.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Upington colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
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.
Beyond 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 Upington keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Upington teams.
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 Upington.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
On top of that, the Upington 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.
Your Role
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
Essential Criteria
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.