Job Openings at Gold One Group Limited

 Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualifications
• Trade Test Certificate: Instrument Mechanician (Red Seal).
• Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering studies would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in a Metallurgical Plant or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems.
• Rockwell (Allen Bradley) PLC Programming.
• Knowledge of Networking
• Sound knowledge of Instrumentation standards and safety practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems and instrumentation faults.
• Proficient in the use of calibration tools and test instruments.
• Computer literacy and experience with maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP, Pragma).
• Standby and Callout duties and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Valid driver’s license
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

 Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, fault-finding, and calibration on a wide range of field instruments (pressure, flow, temperature, level transmitters, etc.).
• Ensure accurate functioning of PLCs, SCADA systems, and other control systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on instrumentation equipment.
• Interpret technical diagrams, loop drawings, and P&IDs.
• Maintain documentation and records of all instrumentation work.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Provide technical support during plant shutdowns, projects, and commissioning.
• Conduct all work according to required standards and specifications
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Group’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”

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Job specification: 

• Grade 11 or equivalent qualification
• Trade Test, preferably Section 13 or Section 26(D)
• A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience with underground electrical installation and fault-finding experience would be advantageous
• Proficiency in English and any other of the 11 official languages
• Ability to work flexible hours and perform standby duties
• Independent judgment, initiative, and outstanding technical and communication skills are required and essential
• Excellent knowledge of underground electrical installations and distribution
• In-depth knowledge of electrical voltages and lockout procedures 
• South African Driver’s license and own vehicle (Code 8-10) essential
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

 Responsibilities:  

• Functional support, quality control, and best practices within the Engineering section
• Specialized knowledge to analyse and solve complex problems.
• Perform effective routine maintenance in electrical, planning, and project organization.
• Troubleshooting and detailed fault analysis.
• Ability to make rough sketches, pre-planning, estimate cost, and report to supervisor.
• Preventive and scheduled maintenance on switch gears, transformers, and electrical cables.
• Manage and maintain in area of responsibility by prescribed standard procedures, specifications, and practices.
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto : “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”