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  • Posted: Apr 14, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Minopex was established in 1996 in response to a growing need in the mining industry for contract operations. Today, Minopex is seen as a leader in contract operation and maintenance, operating facilities at major mines in several countries. Contract operation and maintenance is the new paradigm for mineral processing through the world as companies look f...
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    Engineering Artisan – Instrument Technician

    Description

    • The purpose of this position is to maintain plant systems and equipment according to instrumentation and technical requirements.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Monitors and benchmarks technology to ensure continuous improvement
    • Installs and commissions new equipment and systems in line with set standards
    • Performs detailed design, device programming, configuration and calibration on equipment to the set parameters
    • Maintains equipment and systems to optimize performance and availability
    • Inspects / monitors equipment and systems and takes appropriate corrective action
    • Assesses equipment and recommends for decommissioning and disposal in line with set Company standards
    • Manages and monitors stock levels to ensure availability of critical spares
    • Collects and analyses data on the system and equipment to ensure compliance to standards
    • Maintains records and ensures they are up-to-date and accurate
    • Identifies, plans and executes Control & Instrumentation projects in line with accepted project management principles
    • Consults with production teams on maintenance activities that affects production
    • Supports the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels
    • Ensures that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the planned/asset maintenance system

    Qualification Requirement

    • Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate)
    • National Diploma S4 Electrical Engineering – Light/ Medium voltage with relevant Industrial Instrumentation subject and Valid Trade Test Certificate; or
    • Relevant Trade Test Certificate section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) as Instrument Mechanician with N6 or Diploma
    • Valid driver’s Licence code B, EB or C1

    Experience and Skills Requirements

    • Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience as an Instrument Technician
    • PLC programming experience
    • VSD and simocode installations experience
    • Experience in one of the following smart relays: Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider
    • Knowledge of belt scale maintenance, actuated control valves, magnetic flow meters and different types of level control instruments
    • Must be able to work in confined space and at heights
    • Must be familiar with the risk assessment procedures
    • Not colour blind
    • English language proficiency
    • Time management skills
    • Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
    • Own transport to attend to call outs
       

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    Engineering Artisan – Millwright (Shift)

    Description

    • The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practice.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements, standards and specifications
    • Perform daily inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, operational and Company standards and report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor
    • Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
    • Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
    • Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems
    • Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production
    • Support the achievement of equipment/ machine availability and production performance levels
    • Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the planned maintenance / asset maintenance system
    • Ensure that production targets are achieved according to the production plan

    Qualification Requirements

    • Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate)
    • Valid Section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) Certificate required
    • Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
    • Own transport to attend to call outs

    Experience and Skills Requirements

    • Minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience as a qualified Millwright
    • Must have knowledge and experience with instrumentation equipment
    • VSD trained
    • Must have experience in pump maintenance and repairs
    • Must be able to do alignment
    • Must have knowledge in changing bearings
    • Operating of Huckbolting and thread cutting machine will be an added advantage
    • Knowledge of maintaining MV motors will be an added advantage
    • Medium Voltage competency skills (certificated) will be an added advantage
    • Not colour blind
    • Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights
    • Must be familiar with risk assessment procedures
    • Must be willing to work shifts and without supervision
    • English language proficiency
    • Time management skills

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