Senior Technician C&I at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• As a Senior Control & Instrumentation Technician – Mining Automation, you will be required to install, maintain and repair all Mining Automation systems eg Wenco, Fatigue monitoring, Onboard CCTV, Cat Aquila & CAES, Motorola Mesh. All handheld and mobile radios are also part of section’s responsibility

Your role will:

• Adhere to the safety, security and environmental procedures
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks to prevent and fix issues with equipment and systems
• Perform new equipment installations within the C&I environment taking into consideration C&I installation standards
• Perform programming, configuration and commissioning on equipment & systems
• Perform modifications on equipment and systems when required
• Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters and requirements
• Optimize performance of equipment by monitoring the effectiveness and making corrective recommendations
• Perform technical evaluations, fault finding and diagnosing problems and taking corrective action

Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering Light Current or NQF Level 6 equivalent in Engineering with 2 years relevant experience in Mining Automation systems, Radios, Electronics or Instrumentation
• N6 certificate with an Instrumentation Mechanician Trade Certificate and 3 years relevant experience in Mining Automation systems or Radios or Electronics or Instrumentation
• Valid EB/Code 08 Drivers License
• Must be prepared to perform standby and call-out duties, and work shifts.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
• Knowledge of Mining Automation systems
• Experience and knowledge of two way radio communication equipment
• Knowledge of computer systems and Ethernet networks
• Sound knowledge of mining will be advantageous
• Must be able to work without supervision.
• Knowledge of Auto electrical circuits and protection systems.

Closing Date 29 August 2025