[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Anglo American jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Anglo American · Kathu, South Africa # Instrument Mechanician, RRT DMS Plant Kathu, South Africa Full-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Anglo American’s official careers site. Posted October 30, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Anglo American’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AngloAmericanDeBeersGroup/744000158692399-instrument-mechanician-rrt-dms-plant) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Anglo American](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/) / Instrument Mechanician, RRT DMS Plant ## Job description As Instrument Mechanician, RRT DMS Plant 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. ### 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 using diagnostic tools and techniques to pinpoint problems and implement corrective actions to ensure optimal performance by reading and interpreting instrumentation drawings. ### Calibration of Instruments Calibrate measurement devices to ensure accuracy and reliability. This involves adjusting instruments to match known standards or references. ### Instrumentation Repair Repair malfunctioning instrumentation equipment. This may involve replacing faulty components, repairing circuits, or reprogramming controllers. ### Control System Programming 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 (E&M) department on a Band 8 (C-Lower) level reporting to the Engineering Supervisor. ## Qualifications Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4) or equivalent SAQA-recognised qualification Higher National qualification in Instrumentation (Instrument Mechanician) on NQF5 is preferred Trade Certificate as Instrument Mechanician SA Drivers licence Technical Knowledge Instrumentation principles and protocols (HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer and Modbus). Plant Experience Knowledge of operational processes within the scope of the role. Relevant operational drawing/design experience (mining industry preferred). Documentation, sign-off and approval processes. Risk management techniques and critical controls. Leadership tools for implementing a culture of purpose-led, high-performance and change. Safety, health, and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 30, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 3, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Kathu, South Africa - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Anglo American’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AngloAmericanDeBeersGroup/744000158692399-instrument-mechanician-rrt-dms-plant) ## Hiring at Anglo American - Open jobs: 68 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 13, 2026 [All Anglo American jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Anglo American ### [CHPP Maintenance Planner/Scheduler](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/jobs/38f324cc5cc8fd74dfc1/) Moura, Queensland, Australia ### [GroundProbe Radar Technician/Geotechnical Engineer - Fixed-Term Contract, Fly In Fly Out](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/jobs/caa342a729ac1202ed11/) Gahcho Kué Mine, Northwest Territories, Canada ### [Maintenance Superintendent: EEM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/jobs/aff251b851616500d6e4/) Middlemount, QLD, Australia ### [Maintenance Superintendent: Engineering (MEM)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/jobs/b8a8bf26c91901d7863b/) Moura, Australia ### [Maintenance Supervisor: CHPP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/jobs/b713175f5c65ed926717/) Middlemount, QLD, Australia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Artisan Grade 2 Instrument Mechanician x3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sasol/jobs/7400d53a034bd52234b0/) Sasol · Secunda, South Africa ### [Mechanician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rolls-royce-holdings/jobs/06e974ab690c606d0bce/) Rolls-Royce Holdings · Grace-Hollogne ### [Area Manager - Business Loans - DMS South1/Senior Area Manager - Business Loans - DMS South1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bajaj-finserv/jobs/978484dd0a1592dbc297/) Bajaj Finserv · Coimbatore ### [RRT Traveler-MMC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/munson-healthcare/jobs/45d1755aed7efea1a15b/) Munson Healthcare OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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