Artisan Instrument Mechanician Grade 2

Job Req Id

11237

Closing Date

17 February 2026

OME

EOP: Secunda Operations

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Role Category

Process Implementation

Purpose of Job

To monitor and control assigned machinery to ensure safe and reliable operations.

To troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs and carry out preventive maintenance routines to ensure business continuity.

Key Accountabilities

Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems.

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

National Senior Certificate / N3 with Mathematics, English and Physical / Engineering Science

Occupational Trade Qualification in Instrumentation (Red seal)

Working Experience

Experience: 3 years 

Required Personal and Professional Skills