Instrument Technician
About the role
Harmony — Internal & External Vacancy
Application Dates: 21 October 2026 – 04 November 2026
Position: Instrument Technician – Mine Waste Solutions (North West) - CU
Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilitie
Analyse the processes and designing solutions to ensure that the production process is optimised
Installing and commission these solutions, thereafter executing repairs and maintenance of instruments and equipment by fault finding or according to laid down procedures, standards and work practices, e.g. maintenance schedules, job cards, etc.
Finalise the necessary administration with regard to the work that has been completed
Keep abreast with the latest relevant technology, hardware and software
Plan the job with supervisor and co-workers on a daily basis
Perform organising, controlling and coordination in order to ensure productive completion of the work and to decide on the best approach to handle the work at hand
Liaise with process and operational employees when necessary
Utilise ones experience and knowledge in an innovative manner to solve problems should it become necessary
Clear any uncertainty of the proposed plan with the supervisor
Provide on-the-job training and coaching to Artisan learners as well as newly appointed Artisans
To be able to identify hazards and risks whilst performing daily tasks and taking preventative actions
Ensure one's own safety and that of others as per the Mine Health and Safety Act
Establish and maintain constructive working relations
Attend and participate in morning meeting with the Foreman
Ensure employees are trained, developed and disciplined to achieve expected outcomes/vendors in developing their systems
To ensure the best possible total cost of ownership on critical to production equipment through physical technical inspection of the equipment during repair / Supply Manufacturing based on QCP
How to Apply
Please forward application to: Recruitment.Officer3@Harmony.co.za
Please indicate position applying for on the Subject Line.
Note: Applications without relevant copies of ID and qualifications will not be considered. Certified copies, with SAPS stamp not older than 3 months, will need to be submitted. Your application will be subjected to medical screening, security screening and any other verification/assessments required, without creating the expectation of being a successful candidate. If you have not received any correspondence within 21 days after the closing date, regard your application as having been unsuccessful.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements, Experience and Knowledge
ND in Electrical light current with relevant industrial instrumentation subjects (or higher qualification, e.g. HND / BTech); OR
Relevant Trade Test as Instrument Mechanician with N4 and minimum of 6 years experience; OR
Relevant Trade Test as Instrument Mechanician with N5 and minimum of 5.5 years experience; OR
Relevant Trade Test as Instrument Mechanician with N6 and minimum of 5 years experience; OR
Previous Plant related experience
PLC Programming and SCADA
Other Requirements
English Proficiency
Medical Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket)
First Aid Certificate
Code 8 Driver's license and own transport (to attend to call outs in good time)
Internal candidates to complete the internal job application form with HR as acknowledgement from HOD on application. If the form is not attached, your application will not be considered.
Advantageous
ECSA Registration as Professional Engineering Technician
Skills and Personality TraitsInternal locus of control (self-starter)
Integrity
Accuracy
Tenacity
Diplomacy
Innovation and creativity
Able to cope with pressure
Reliable
Logical thinking
Analytical thinking
Good interpersonal skills
Sense of urgency
Practically oriented
Assertiveness
Positive attitude
Decisiveness
Objectivity
Performance driven
Emotional Maturity
Precise and follows instructions