Work-Force
A Mechatronics Technician is needed in George. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.
About the Opportunity
This Mechatronics Technician role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for George. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its George team on trust, and the Mechatronics Technician role will feel that from week one.
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 George teams, and the new Mechatronics Technician will feel that from the first week.
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 George much easier.
Equal Opportunity
Importantly, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in George.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
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.
Working in George
George continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 George.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in George, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of George cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in George 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 Western Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in George have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every George team member.
Your Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the George office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.
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.
Practically speaking, the team mix in George reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
Essential Criteria
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.