Maintenance Coordinator Instrumentation (North West)

 2026/08/04

Reference Number

TCS202604

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Maintain and optimise low-and high-level instrumentation, control equipment and systems. Coordinate and manage support and activities in responsible area

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction as specified
• Understand how the operation works and the effect of the instrumentation on its deliverables and way it operates and vice-a versa
• Execute wok autonomously in designated plate areas of responsibilities
• Take full responsibility in delivering excellence
• Conduct regular schedule plant inspections
• Provide feedback to operational and maintenance personnel in designated plant areas after completion of required tasks
• Attend designated plant areas production and maintenance meetings
• Continuous improvement around instrumentation in assigned plant area
• Identify and register improvement projects
• Never do a job without receiving authorisation in the form of a notification or a works order.

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Planning

• Provide weekly feedback and input to the Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor to ensure proper planning of scheduled tasks
• Communicate all required spares and services to the Instrumentation Maintenance Planner, all communication to be traceable
• Do daily confirmations on the SAP system of work performed

Work Execution

• Complete a risk assessment and obtain a work permit before a task is performed
• Perform the job as outlined in the work order and as per detailed task list
• Capture history and complete the notification to the required standard
• Confirm work order with the correct time and all details to the required standard
• Provide Feedback to the Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor on any task where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for job on the work order to the Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor
• Generate notifications from Inspections and subsequent notifications

Standby

• Perform standby duties on designated areas from time to time 
• Report any bridging or plant stoppages during call outs immediately to the Instrumentation Senior Standby
• Inform the Instrumentation Senior standby should a call out extend longer than 3 hours
• Capture all data related to the call out to aid in determining the root cause in the form of a call out report to be distributed before you leave the site
• Communicate to the Instrumentation Senior standby when work is completed before you leave the site

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Computer literate-Microsoft Office
• Samancor Chrome IMS, EMS, ChromeDoc, SAP, Coupa, MES
• Continuously improve technical ability and skills through in house training and keep abreast with new technology implemented by the Instrumentation department
• Attending specific coursed as required

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of PLC related automation principles and software packages
• Keep abreast with new industry technology and innovations
• Obtain and maintain the required tertiary qualifications

Closing Date: 18 August 2026

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) or Higher Certificate (NQF6) (External)
• Studying towards a Higher Certificate or National Diploma (Internal)
• Relevant Trade Test Certificate
• 3 years relevant experience

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• Computer Literate
• SAP
• PLC Training and experience

Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

Yes

Location

North West