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Mintek Technician: Instrumentation & Control Vacancy 2026

Mintek

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Opportunity Overview

Mintek is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Technician to join its Pyrometallurgy Division in Randburg. This permanent position offers an opportunity to work within a scientific, research, and development environment.

The role involves assisting in the development, installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems. The successful candidate will actively contribute to the development of motivations for upgrading key laboratory- and pilot-scale equipment and facilities.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar environment.
Demonstrable experience in operating high-temperature industrial-scale equipment and facilities.
In-depth knowledge of control disciplines, including advanced process control (APC), distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), particularly pertaining to equipment and instrumentation used in electric arc furnaces.
Demonstrable portfolio of evidence in DeltaV DCS, Allan Bradley, or Siemens S7 PLC programming.
Demonstrable portfolio of evidence in Computer Networks and Field Buses (Microsoft Networking, Profibus, EthernetIP, Modbus, Fibre Optic).
Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems.
Strong understanding of electric arc furnaces is highly advantageous.
Ability to work as a team player, with a strong affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects.
Keen interest in participating in pyrometallurgy research and technology transfer.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a stressful and demanding environment.
Willingness to travel.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, commission, maintain, and operate electrical, control, and instrumentation systems for high-temperature laboratory and pilot-scale facilities within the Pyrometallurgy Division.
Set up and assemble control systems for pilot plant furnaces in line with specific project modification requirements.
Design, install, and commission instrumentation, electrical, and control equipment for laboratory and pilot plant facilities in the Division.
Perform maintenance and programming of DeltaV Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Prepare control and electrical drawings to ensure all modifications are properly documented and controlled.
Develop, manage, and implement maintenance programmes to minimise downtime.
Provide support to internal and external clients to ascertain scope requirements and to deliver timeously on research and commercial projects, including supervision and training of operators, trainees, and contractors.
Conceptualise and develop proposals and quotations for internal and commercial clients, ensuring timely execution of projects at both laboratory and pilot scales.
Contribute to the development of CAPEX and OPEX motivations for upgrading key laboratory and pilot-scale equipment and facilities.
Evaluate processes, systems, products, or new developments to identify opportunities and deficiencies to ensure continuous improvement.
Conform to all relevant SHEQ procedures, guidelines, and rules, ensuring that relevant risks and hazards are identified and managed through Mintek-approved risk assessments and procedures.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Mintek careers portal.
Visit the application link: https://mintek.ci.hr/applicant/index.php?controller=Listings&method=view&listingid=39ed1fe0-5097-48ef-bd2f-32c5519b5d4f
The deadline for applications is 17 July 2026.

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What you leave with

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Where this leads next

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A higher level elsewhere
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