Foreman Instrumentation - C5

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's; Burgersfort; Presencial; ZAR 700.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MARULA PLATINUM LTD is seeking a Foreman Instrumentation to support artisans with control and instrumentation maintenance and to lead projects on control systems for the Marula Shafts sections. The role requires a minimum of 4 years in instrument mechanics/technician roles and an engineering qualification with instrumentation trade certification.

The incumbent will supervise a team, coordinate maintenance activities, and ensure safety and compliance for underground workings.

Formación

• N4/S2 certificate or equivalent in engineering essential
• Recognised Instrumentation Trade Qualification essential
• Minimum 4 years experience as Instrument Mechanician/Technician essential

Responsabilidades

• Lead recruitment, coaching, mentoring and development of junior technicians/trainees
• Direct Instrumentation Mechanicians according to production priorities
• Report to Senior Instrumentation Technician on activities and issues
• Maintain strong relations with personnel and clients and address problems
• Provide technical expertise in solving instrumentation issues
• Guide daily maintenance activities and ensure knowledge transfer
• Stay updated on new instrumentation tech and plans for upgrades

Educación

N4/S2 certificate in engineering

Instrumentation Trade Qualification

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

About the job Foreman Instrumentation - C5

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 20 Jauary 2026

CLOSING DATE: 29 January 2026

DOMAIN: Instrumentation

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:To support artisans with control and instrumentation maintenance activities and to implement projects on control and instrumentation for the Marula Shafts Sections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• N4/S2 certificate qualification in engineering studies and a recognised Instrumentation Trade Qualification is essential
• Minimum 4 years experience as an Instrument Mechanician / Technician is essential
• Computer literate (MS Office Package) is essential
• Apply the principles of PLC Programming
• Read and interpret instrumentation drawings
• Understand basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles
• Demonstrate an understanding of fault-finding techniques on field instrumentation
• A valid medical Certificate or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate for Underground Workings
• Previous experience as an instrument technician will be advantageous

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS:

The successful candidate is responsible to:

• To lead the team through recruitment, coaching, mentoring and development and to ensure the transfer of skills to junior technicians / trainees and escal…?
• Directing Mechanicians according to emergency priorities submitted by production personnel
• Reporting to Senior Instrumentation Technician on all activities and problem areas
• Meeting regularly with employees to analyse problems and maintain a healthy service relationship between personnel and with clients
• Providing Instrumentation Mechanicians with expertise assistance in solving technical problems
• Guiding and assisting Instrumentation Mechanicians with daily maintenance activities
• Staying informed on the latest technology for application or replacement of present system/instrumentation control technology and divulge the necessary information to personnel
• Scheduling planned major maintenance services on control instrumentation
• Maintaining record system of equipment and technical drawings
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