115 Plant Technician jobs in South Africa

Company Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Control & Instrumentation Technician.
The purpose of this role is to Maintain the reliability and efficiency of maintenance processes by ensuring that instrumentation and control systems operate effectively.

We're the best in the industry.
You'll make us better.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re-imagine mining to improve people's lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description
As our
Control & Instrumentation Technician
of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Safety, Health, and Environment

• Comply with the health, safety, and environmental requirements.

• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations and address issues to demonstrate safety leadership.
• Promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where employees can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.

• Adhere to safety standards and protocols when working with instrumentation systems.

• Performance Delivery

• Instrument Installation and Maintenance:

• Install, inspect, test, calibrate, and maintain various instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, controllers, and final control elements.

• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:

• Identify and troubleshoot issues with instrumentation systems. Use diagnostic tools and techniques to pinpoint problems and implement corrective actions to ensure optimal performance.

• Calibration of Instruments:

• Calibrate measurement devices to ensure accuracy and reliability. This involves adjusting instruments to match known standards or references.

• Instrumentation Repair:

• Perform repairs on malfunctioning instrumentation equipment. This may involve replacing faulty components, repairing circuits, or reprogramming controllers.

• Control System Programming:

• The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities

• Program and configure control systems to achieve specific process control objectives. This may involve using software to adjust parameters, set setpoints, and optimise control loops.

• Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of instrument calibrations, repairs, and maintenance activities. Provide detailed reports on the status of instrumentation systems and recommend any necessary upgrades or improvements.

• Collaboration with Engineers and Technicians:

• Work closely with engineers, other technicians, and maintenance personnel to ensure the seamless integration of instrumentation systems into larger engineering projects. Collaborate on the design and implementation of control strategies.

• Training and Support:

• Provide training and support to other personnel in the engineering department, especially those who may need assistance in understanding or working with instrumentation systems.

• Stay Informed about Technological Advancements:

• Keep abreast of technological advancements in instrumentation and control systems. This includes staying informed about new instruments, sensors, and control strategies that can enhance efficiency and accuracy.

This role is in Engineering & Maintenance (ENG) department on a band 7.9 (C5) level reporting to the Section Manager C&I Engineer
Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate/N3 Technical
• Higher National qualification in Instrumentation & Control / Instrument Mechanician (NQF5)
• PLC & SCADA Programming
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control installations and maintenance within the mining industry, with expertise in problem-solving methodologies.
• 3 years of maintenance experience on Siemens PLC and AVEVA System Platform automation systems.
• Understanding of operational processes pertinent to the role.
• Experience in operational drawing/design, preferably within the mining industry.
• Familiarity with documentation, sign-off, and approval procedures.
• Proficiency in risk management techniques and critical control measures.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations, including legislative, statutory, and regulatory standards.

Additional Information
Who we are?
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.

How We Are Committed To Your Safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Start Date: January 2026

About Us

Our client is setting up a state-of-the-art greenfield printing and packaging facility in Lusaka, Zambia. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Plant Operations Manager to lead the setup, commissioning, and initial operations of this landmark project.

This role requires a dynamic professional with both technical expertise and commercial acumen, ideally with experience in gravure, CI flexo, or UV flexo technologies.

The Company is part of a conglomerate that has been operating in Africa for over 40 years, and currently employs over 1,500 employees across 5 African countries.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Facility Setup

• Oversee planning, factory layout, equipment procurement, installation, and testing.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

Government & Regulatory Liaison

• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (investment authority, environmental agencies, local council, etc).

Construction & Machinery Installation

• Monitor construction progress with contractors and subcontractors.
• Supervise machinery installation with OEM teams and local engineers.

Supplier Sourcing & Importation

• Identify and negotiate with suppliers for capex, raw material, and consumables.
• Manage import logistics with freight forwarders and suppliers.

Recruitment & Team Building

• Lead hiring and onboarding of production and operations staff (local and expat).

Sales & Market Development

• Engage with clients to identify requirements and expand on existing market studies.

Operations Support (from Q3/Q4 2026 onward)

• Support Sales Team in achieving annual sales targets.
• Oversee production, quality control, and maintenance to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications

• Degree in Printing Technology (preferred).
• Or, Bachelor's degree in Operations, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Proven experience in printing & packaging operations, ideally in gravure, CI flexo, or UV flexo.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Required Experience

• At least 10 years of working experience
• The candidate must have managerial experience in the printing & packaging sector, ideally with experience of gravure or UV flexo or CI flexo technologies, as a production manager
• Ideally the candidate will have had experience in sales
• Ideally the candidate will have experience in the labelling industry (Paper, BOPP, PVC, Self Adhesive, etc)
• Ideally the candidate will have worked in Africa in a managerial capacity

Advantage

ISO certification

HAACP or Food Safety

Kaizen or Six Sigma

Exposure to packaging sector ERP

Experience with SAP S4Hana or similar

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a greenfield project from the ground up.
• A key leadership role (at least 5 direct reports once operations has begun) in one of Zambia's most exciting new industrial ventures.
• Competitive compensation package.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

• Pro-actively provide technical input within the context of the research projects.


• Provide timeous and reliable data, which supports the objectives of the research project.


• Provide training and supervision to subordinates.


• Participate in data collection, processing and interpretation of results.


• Correctly apply techniques within guidelines/standards/references.


• Ensure cost-effective utilisation of research resources.


• Complete purchase requisitions, obtain quotations and purchasing of required research materials and consumables following the financial prescriptions.


• Compile quarterly progress reports.


• Assist in hosting field days.


• Assist in communication with farmers and extension officers.


• Assist in commercialisation activities.


• Contribute to publications (e.g. popular publications).


•  Participate in preparing/ giving presentations (e.g. at farmers' days, training events, conferences, etc.).


• Regulatory Compliance with the Health and Safety procedures


• Contribute towards professional development of subordinates and self.

• MTech. degree in Plant Breeding or Plant Production or related field (Crop Science or Agronomy or Plant Sciences), plus two years relevant experience.


•  B. degree or B. Hons degree or B. Tech, or National Higher Diploma in Plant Production or related field (Crop Science or Agronomy or Plant Sciences), plus six years relevant experience.


• National Diploma (3 years) plus eight years relevant experience.


•  Ability to set-up and manage research trials under field conditions.


• Experience in plant breeding techniques will be an added advantage.


•  Advanced computer literacy (MS Office packages).


• Registration with relevant scientific body will be an added advantage.


• Valid drivers’ licence

Enquries: Dr Kingstone Mashingaidze, Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 OCTOBER 2025

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be attached. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.

Reports To: Managing Director Role Overview Responsible for leading and optimizing all refinery operations — including production, compliance, maintenance, and staff performance — to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output in line with environmental, health, and safety standards. Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with SHEQ, ISO, and environmental legislation.
• Oversee all refinery processes from feedstock intake to product output.
• Monitor performance, efficiency, and quality across production lines.
• Implement preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Lead and develop operational teams to maintain a culture of safety and accountability.
• Manage budgets, resources, and inventory to achieve financial targets.
• Prepare operational reports and ensure accurate documentation for audits and compliance.

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8–10 years’ refinery or process plant experience, including 5+ years in management.
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ systems, ISO standards, and environmental compliance.
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale operations.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Strategic operational planning
• Leadership and people development
• Technical refinery expertise
• Cost and performance management
• Safety and environmental stewardship
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Financial and analytical acumen

Job Description
iStore is the home of everything Apple, and Africa's largest Apple Premium Reseller. With a retail footprint of more than 30 physical and online stores across Africa that provide expert advice, Apple Authorised Repairs, Business, Education, training and technical support for anything and everything Apple.

The iStore Technical Support Technicians are a combination of technically strong individuals with great people skills.

Your role would be to provide technical support to the iStore customers, through trouble shooting, resolving technical issues and software support. You will also provide training and assistance to iStore customers when required as well as exceptional and professional quality support service.

You Need To Have

• Completed Matric and IT qualification (minimum A+/N+)
• Experience in Helpdesk/1st Line Support

The right person for this role is someone with

• Tenacity, that demonstrating enthusiasm and urgency, as well as striving for excellence, when it comes to achieving results and dealing with challenges
• Conflict Management, Managing complexity, disagreement, and conflict effectively and smoothly
• Situational Awareness, Understanding the situation, demonstrating the right attitude, and taking timely action
• Learning and Development, Open, motivated, and proactively seek learning and development opportunities

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• A technical qualification in a relevant field is a plus, but extensive practical experience is highly valued

• Proven, hands-on experience in the coatings industry.
• Advanced practical skill in spray painting and other coating application techniques.
• A thorough understanding of product mixing ratios, viscosity, and solids content.
• Proficiency in using metric measurements and technical tools to assess coating properties (e.g., wet/dry film thickness gauges, gloss meters).
• A strong eye for the aesthetics of coatings, including an ability to critically assess colour, gloss, texture, and identify defects.
• The ability to accurately understand and interpret customer and salesperson requests and translate them into technical actions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot application issues on-site.

• Accompany Business Development Managers and Key Account Managers to customer sites to provide expert technical support.
• Translate customer and sales team requests into practical technical solutions and product recommendations.
• Precisely prepare high-quality product samples for customer evaluation and for the showroom.
• Draft clear and accurate product specifications and technical data sheets for internal and external use.
• Assist the R&D team by testing new products and formulations, providing detailed, practical feedback on performance and usability.
• Proactively suggest improvements for existing products and application processes.
• Maintain the company showroom.
• Act as the key technical liaison between customers, the sales team, and our lab chemists, clearly communicating product-related issues and customer requirements.

• Manage the helpdesk and provide professional technical support to customers.
• Set up and update new customer systems.
• Maintain and update UNMS devices daily.
• Perform stock control and track field inventory.
• Record installations and repairs on Google Calendar/OneNote.
• Stay current with broadband technology developments.
• Conduct on-site service calls safely and responsibly.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Provide clear instructions to customers on using routers and services.
• Test and troubleshoot equipment and infrastructure issues.
• Remove or replace equipment after service cancellations or changes.
• Conduct site surveys for potential customers.
• Follow health and safety regulations and conduct weekly tool talks.
• Collaborate with team members and assist management with ad hoc tasks.

• Valid drivers license.
• Proven experience in broadband, networking, or technical support.
• Good understanding of routers, wireless technology and internet systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Physically capable of climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.

Meet Ozow:

Ozow is a leading fintech company that's redefining digital payments in South Africa and beyond. We're dedicated to making payments more accessible, secure, and convenient for both businesses and consumers. As a fast-growing player in the financial technology sector, Ozow fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible and are committed to making a positive impact on the world through our payment solutions.

More about this Ozow fantastic position
Many support queries are of a technical nature and therefore as an Ozow support engineer you should have a good understanding of Ozow's system, programming languages, techniques, and concepts used. A key part of this role would be to assist external developers in their attempts to successfully integrate their respective systems with the Ozow system.

From a support technician to engineers' point of view, your role is to ensure that customers receive excellent and consistent service to a high standard and handle issues in an efficient and friendly manner. You need to ensure that you know the policies and SLAs that are in place and always adhere to them.

In the role of support, you are accountable for your own actions, representing the company in the best light possible by always demonstrating our core values. Ultimately, as a team we are all accountable to the customer as they use the services we offer.

You are an ideal candidate if you have:

• A proven minimum experience of 2-4 years as a Technical Support Agent
• Relevant tertiary qualification in information technology, Computer Science or relevant field
• Experience working with APIs and system integrations
• Experience in dealing with payment gateways is a nice to have (not a requirement)
• Experience troubleshooting logs and using dev tools such as Postman to identify root causes
• An ability to assist other engineering teams and merchants in their integration of our services
• The ability to work shifts and stand by as Our TSE team provides 24/7 support
• A good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other technical products
• The ability to diagnose and troubleshoot basic technical issues
• Familiarity with remote desktop applications and help desk software
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• An ability to work under pressure, particularly when dealing with times of high demand
• The ability to provide step-by-step technical help, both written and verbal

Interview process
During the interview process you will meet with the People team, the hiring manager, and relevant CSuite. Be prepared to complete a technical assessment that will showcase your skills.

In office perks

• Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks
• Monthly team connects
• On-site Barista
• Birthday Leave

Perks for South African based employees

• Medical aid subsidy
• Group Risk Insurance
• Generous paid annual leave
• Birthday leave
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Mentorship programme
• Quarterly team building
• Community initiatives
• Access to cutting edge technology - Ozow Tech Stack

Our Employee Value Proposition
Join Ozow and become part of an elite force that challenges the ordinary and achieves the extraordinary. If you're driven to make an impact, embrace challenges, and seek unparalleled opportunities for growth, your journey starts here.

Compliance
As a fintech company, we prioritize data security, confidentiality, regulatory and compliance. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we require individuals with a high level of integrity and trustworthiness to ensure adherence to financial regulations and industry standards. Given the sensitive nature of our work, all employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to ethical conduct in line with financial regulations and industry standards

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