Instrument Technician

About the job Instrument Technician: Plant

• DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 04.06.2026
• CLOSING DATE: 16.06.2026
• DEPARTMENT: CONCENTRATORS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To safely design, install, fault, find, repair and maintain instrumentation and IT equipment and infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 is essential
• Instrumentation Trade Certificate and NQF 5 Certificate is essential OR
• Instrumentation/Electrical Engineer Diploma (NQF 6 equivalent) is essential
• 3 years Instrument Mechanician experience or practical's complemented Higher Learning Qualification if from University of Technology
• Valid Medical Certificate is essential or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate

Competencies

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in the workplace
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Principles of Process Control Loops
• Demonstrate an understanding of and maintain equipment associated with final control elements
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic Programmable Logic Controllers
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of installing Instrumentation Equipment
• Demonstrate an understanding of fault-finding techniques on field instrumentation
• Demonstrate an understanding of preventative maintenance, environmental and safety issues in a computer environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of different computer network architectures and standards
• Apply problem solving strategies
• Apply the principles of PLC Programming
• Read and interpret instrumentation drawings

Key Performance Areas

• Conducts fault-finding according on process equipment using special testing equipment.
• Designs, compiles/converts PLC Software Programmes.
• De-bugs or troubleshoots PLC Software Programmes.
• Installs Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC`s), Equipment associated with Final Control Elements.
• Fault-finds and repairs Equipment (Flow; Level; Pressure; Temperature; Analytical).
• Installs and configures multi-user networked operating systems.
• Installs and commissions local area computer networks.
• Provides relevant support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved.
• Adheres to safety regulations and mine standards, procedures and practices and reports non-compliance.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team – we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

Important

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company's Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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