Instrument Plant Mechanician

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 05.08.2025

CLOSING DATE: 12.08.2025

DEPARTMENT: PROCESSING

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 Equivalent is essential
• S2/N4 Certificate in Instrumentation or Equivalent is essential

• Instrument trade test certificate is essential
• Must have drivers license and own transport

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Instrument Mechanician related to Measure and Control in a Processing environment is essential
• Computer Literacy (MS Office) is essential

• Valid medical certificate is essential and must be fit to obtain such a certificate.

COMPETENCIES:

• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Operating computer systems (SAP, PLC Programming Software, SCADA Programming
• Software, Calibration Software)
• Principles of PLC Programming
• Read and interpret instrumentation drawings
• Draw and interpret simple engineering drawings
• Identify, inspect, use, maintain and care for engineering hand tools

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, remove, and maintain various instrumentation and have knowledge of the basic principle of operation of such instruments.
• Perform basic PLC installation, wiring of PLC cards, and do fault finding using PLC ladder logic.
• Use and understand basics of SCADA system, communication between a PLC and SCADA as well as basic network knowledge.
• Interpret P&ID and basic electrical drawings to assist with fault finding.
• Conduct Daily checks on instrument readings and maintenance requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in the workplace

• Be able to plan and organise maintenance on a day-to-day basis.

• Perform standby duties as and when required.

Internal applications must be accompanied by a line managers approval of your application.

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 Companys 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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