Artisan Instrument Mechanician

Job Req ID

11486

Closing Date

02 March 2026

OME

Regional Ops and Asset Services - Pipelines RSA Operations

Location

Germiston

Purpose of Job

Be able to perform all artisan functions related to instrument mechanical equipment maintenance and refurbishment, operations support and fault finding.

Key Accountabilities

Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system

Understand planning work management system

Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defined per discipline)

Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc.

Able to apply emergency procedures

Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment

Hazard identification/task risk assessments

Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments

Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines

Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress

Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams

Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety

Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures

Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context

Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development

Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval

Lead by example (walks the talk)

Assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency

Take the lead in team efforts/tasks

Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path)

Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction

Mentor learners/artisans informally

Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability)

Work effectively in a team

Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability

Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress

Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced

Gives input at “toolbox talks” to improve plant safety

Formal Education

Minimum: Grade 12 with Maths, Science and English literacy & NQF 4 Instrument trade test certificate (Red Seal)

Driver’s license (code 08)

Driver license (code 14) (wish)

Working Experience

3 years’ experience as a qualified Instrument artisan

SAP experiences a must

Computer literate

Knowledge of process plant

Knowledge of pipeline (strong wish)

Sound knowledge of Sasol’s permit RSA

Required Personal and Professional Skills