Artisan (Instrumentation) at NECSA

Key Performance Areas

Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:

Preventative Maintenance

• Receive weekly schedule of planned maintenance actions from line manager
• Plan and prioritise work during the week, using inputs from line manager as a guide
• Use planning document NTP-PLN 5000 as appropriate
• Check remotely SCADA (PLC) systems in other facilities via computer (Building Management System)
• Complete inspections of Instrumentation equipment 
• Complete preventative maintenance Instrumentation equipment
• Complete performance testing Instrumentation equipment
• Complete calibration Instrumentation equipment
• Conduct plant start up and close out inspections

Corrective Maintenance

• Receive corrective maintenance request via COSWIN system from line manager
• Assess the work, evaluate what needs to be done in terms of inventory, fabrication, obtaining resources
• Speak to requester to receive additional inputs
• Repair, optimize and expand camera systems as required
• Interact with other engineering shops as required
• Apply technical knowledge and experience to trouble shoot, repair and complete the job cost-effectively on time
• Sign-off on completion and obtain requester sign-off
• Return sign-off sheet to line manager for updating COSWIN

Monitor/Order Stock

• Maintain adequate stock levels of items regularly used
• Monitor levels, and order components through line manager
• Complete relevant administration.

Initiate Fabrication of Once-Off Components

• Liaise with engineering shop to produce drawing given specifications
• Liaise with appropriate engineering shops as required
• Initiate production of once-off components by providing specifications and discussing technical requirements
• Use the component as appropriate to complete maintenance routines

SHEQ Managed

• Adhere to all safety aspects of NTP. 
• Do Lebo observations according to NTP schedule.
• Safety Protocols follow established Safety Procedures to prevent Injury and incidents
• Quality Workmanship ensure repairs are done to high standard, Meeting relevant Codes and Regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• N4 and Trade tested artisan/Mechanician in Instrumentation 
• 1 to 2 years’ work experience as an artisan Mechanical in Instrumentation

Closing date: 22 April 2026