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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Mechatronics Technician based in Harrismith, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Harrismith operation, and this Mechatronics Technician position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
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 Harrismith team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Mechatronics Technician to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the engineering jobs group in Harrismith.
Our Commitment to Transformation
On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Free State, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Harrismith.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Day in the Life
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.
Crucially, the Harrismith 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Harrismith.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Harrismith have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Harrismith have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Harrismith team member.
Your Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Harrismith office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State 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.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Harrismith will be explained during the hiring process.
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
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
Minimum Requirements
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.