Work-Force
A Mechatronics Technician position is being filled in Cradock. Suitable candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
The Role
An experienced Mechatronics Technician is needed to support operations in Cradock. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Eastern 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 Cradock teams, and the new Mechatronics Technician will feel that from the first week.
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.
The Cradock 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 Cradock.
Equal Opportunity
Crucially, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
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 Cradock.
Your Workplace
Equally, the environment combines office-based design and planning with site-based execution. Safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team works.
Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Cradock site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Daily Duties
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
Minimum Requirements
- 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
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.