Technician (Instrumentation)

Omnia Group; Sasolburg; À distance; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Omnia Group in Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa, invites a Technician (Instrumentation) to enhance equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency and plant performance in a world-class manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with engineering, reliability and maintenance teams to solve complex faults and optimise asset care.

The role emphasizes specialist fault-finding, adherence to safety standards and continuous improvement within Omnia's MOS framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years in a maintenance environment as a Technician.
• Proven asset care and equipment reliability experience.
• Experience in maintenance planning, root-cause analysis, reliability improvement.

Responsabilités

• Analyse MTTR/MTBF data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Identify problematic equipment and define maintenance focus areas.
• Review work orders, schedules and resource use for effectiveness.
• Review critical spares and maintenance requirements for reliability.
• Support root-cause investigations and reliability initiatives.
• Execute projects to enhance plant performance and asset availability.
• Provide specialist fault-finding on instrumentation and plant equipment.
• Apply structured maintenance methodologies to improve performance.
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineer and teams on recurring issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset care and world-class practice.

Connaissances

Instrumentation fault-finding

Root-cause analysis

CMMS knowledge

Asset management awareness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Compliance & safety mindset

Formation

N6 or B.Tech in Engineering

Trade Test (Red Seal)

Diploma in Engineering

CRMP (Reliability Maintenance Professional)

Outils

CMMS

Reliability software

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

TECHNICIAN (INSTRUMENTATION)

Location: Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa

Business Unit: Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain (MOS) | Electrical & Instrumentation

Reports To: Engineer (Instrumentation)

Contract Type: Permanent

Submission Closing Date: 19 November 2026

Join MOS and help build the foundation for sustainable growth.

Omnia's Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain (MOS) function enables business performance across the Group through world-class manufacturing, procurement, logistics and supply chain capabilities. Our teams play a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient and reliable operations that support customers across our agriculture, mining and chemicals businesses.

As part of Omnia Holdings Limited (JSE: OMN), you'll join a global, diversified business operating across the agriculture, mining and chemicals sectors. With operations in 23 countries, customers in more than 40 countries, over 70 distribution centres, and approximately 3,800 employees worldwide, Omnia develops innovative products, technologies and services that support food security, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development. Through science, innovation and collaboration, we help customers use resources more efficiently, solve complex operational challenges and create lasting value for a changing world.

At Omnia, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful challenges, and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation committed to innovation, learning and sustainable impact.

Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.

ROLE IMPACT

As a Technician (Instrumentation), you will play a critical role in improving equipment reliability, operational efficiency and maintenance performance across Omnia's production operations. This position is focused on specialist fault-finding, advanced problem-solving, equipment reliability improvement and maintenance optimisation within a world-class manufacturing environment.

Working closely with engineering, reliability and maintenance teams, you will analyse equipment performance, identify recurring failures, support root-cause investigations and drive initiatives that improve plant reliability and operational performance. Your expertise will directly contribute to reducing downtime, optimising maintenance strategies and ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reliability & Equipment Performance

• Analyse Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) data to identify equipment reliability trends and improvement opportunities.
• Identify problematic equipment and determine preventative maintenance and asset management focus areas.
• Review work order execution, schedule compliance and resource utilisation to improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Review critical spares, preventative maintenance and asset management requirements to ensure equipment reliability.
• Support and participate in root-cause analysis investigations and advanced problem-solving initiatives.
• Execute reliability improvement projects that enhance plant performance and asset availability.

Maintenance Excellence

• Provide specialist fault-finding and troubleshooting support on instrumentation and plant equipment.
• Apply structured maintenance and reliability methodologies to improve equipment performance.
• Work closely with the Reliability Engineer and maintenance teams to address recurring equipment failures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned to asset care and world-class manufacturing principles.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Promote and drive the implementation of 5S principles within the maintenance environment.
• Support initiatives that improve workplace safety, housekeeping and operational standards.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Cost Management & Administration

• Approve purchase orders within designated authority limits.
• Obtain quotations from external service providers and suppliers.
• Support effective budget control and cost management initiatives within the maintenance environment.
• Maintain accurate records and provide technical information to support maintenance planning and decision-making.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• N6 or B.Tech in Engineering.
• Relevant Trade Test (Red Seal).
• Diploma in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• CRMP (Certified Reliability Maintenance Professional) qualification.

Experience

• 5-10 years' experience in a maintenance environment as a Technician.
• Proven asset care and equipment reliability experience.
• Experience in maintenance planning, root-cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, chemical or processing environment will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strong instrumentation fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
• Advanced problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, asset management and reliability methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Strong planning, organising and decision-making capability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and teams.
• High levels of integrity, accountability and reliability.
• Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Adaptability, initiative and a results-driven mindset.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

A diverse team drives stronger outcomes. At Omnia, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds strengthen our ability to innovate, solve complex challenges and create sustainable value. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to excellence, collaboration and making a positive impact.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

Thank you for considering a career with Omnia. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. Our Talent Acquisition team carefully reviews every application received. While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we encourage you to keep exploring future opportunities within the Omnia Group as we continue to grow our teams across agriculture, mining and chemicals. We wish you every success in your career journey and thank you for your interest in being part of our purpose: Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.