Work-Force
Role: Mechatronics Technician. Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Durban operation, and this Mechatronics Technician position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Beyond that, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Durban operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Mechatronics Technician is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.
The Environment
Beyond that, 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.
Importantly, 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.
On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Durban have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Durban have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Durban.
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.
Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Durban.
Daily Duties
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
Essential Criteria
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.