Instrumentation Mechanician (Processing Plant)

When production stops, the artisans get it going again. The platinum mine engineering department near Mbombela needs you on that team. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles
• Isolate and lock out machines under the site isolation procedure
• Test and maintain flameproof electrical equipment in coal sections
• Complete job cards and work orders in SAP after each task
• Order spares and track them through the engineering store
• Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls

• Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine
• Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
• Willing to do standby and call-outs on a roster
• Able to read schematics, hydraulic circuits or wiring diagrams

• Experience with collision avoidance systems on TMM
• SAP PM module experience

• Housing support in the mining town
• Artisan allowance on top of basic pay
• Study assistance for engineering qualifications
• Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox

• Your trade test certificate must show the trade and the date. Keep a certified copy ready because mines verify it.
• Mention underground or flameproof experience clearly. It separates mine-ready artisans from factory artisans.