Instrumentation Technician: Lab Systems & Maintenance

Anglo American

Kathu

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 640,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Job summary

Anglo American in Kathu, Northern Cape, seeks an Instrumentation Technician to maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation and control elements. You will support 24/7 maintenance, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure safety and environmental standards are met within the Processing (PRO) department.

Requires 3–5 years of maintenance experience in iron ore laboratory environments, PLC/SCADA familiarity, and a technical diploma or higher.

Qualifications

Minimum technical education with a strong instrumentation focus.
Experience maintaining and calibrating instrumentation in industrial labs.
Ability to program/understand PLCs and SCADA systems is preferred.
Valid South African drivers license is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and control systems in processing and lab environments.
Provide 24/7 maintenance support, including on-call duties and overtime when required.
Liaise with operations and projects to supply technical input and support.
Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
Support and administer LIMS and related data systems.
Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.