Technician Control & Instrumentation - Wessels

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company located in Northern Cape is seeking a Technician Control & Instrumentation. The ideal candidate will manage equipment maintenance, conduct technical analysis, and ensure safety. Candidates must have a National Diploma in Instrumentation and at least 3 years’ experience in the field. This is a permanent full-time role offering career growth in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Retirement fund contribution

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Instrumentation field.
• Experience on Epiroc Boomer S2 machines is advantageous.
• Extensive experience in instrumentation and related systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment maintenance service and technical analysis.
• Develop and document maintenance strategies for equipment.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance standards and performance.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

AsiBus PLC systems

Scada systems

Underground experience

Computer literate MS Office Suite

Education

National Diploma in Instrumentation or N3 with a recognized Instrumentation Trade Certificate

Completed T3 or S4 in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems)

Tools

Epiroc Boomer S2 machines

Fire Detection Systems (Sperosense)

SAP

Job description

Overview

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

About Wessels

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world’s manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

What South32 Offer

• Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.
• South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

About the Role

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Technician Control & Instrumentation, you will be responsible to provide equipment maintenance service and to conduct technical analysis and equipment condition monitoring in a safe and sustainable manner.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Develop, refine and document appropriate maintenance strategies for specific equipment types;
• Update, modify and maintain technical equipment specifications;
• Ensures that standard is adhered to according to the maintenance strategy;
• Ensure that company standards for the performance of maintenance functions are consistently maintained.

About You

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Instrumentation field;
• Experience on Epiroc Boomer S2 machines will be advantageous;
• Extensive experience in instrumentation, AsiBus, PLC systems, Scada systems as well as Leaky feeder, two-way radios and Underground experience is essential;
• Experience on Fire Detection Systems (Sperosense) would also be an advantage;
• Experience in SAP will be an added advantage;
• Computer literate MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Serious contenders will have a National Diploma Instrumentation / N3 with a recognized Instrumentation Trade Certificate;
• Completed T3 or S4 in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems).

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website. (careers page)

This advertisement will close on 01 October 2025