Requirements: 

Must be in possession of a National Diploma or Degree in Instrumentation/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or relevant comparable qualification, with a minimum of three years relevant post trade/qualification experience. Advanced experience in PLC & SCADA Programming (Fault finding & Programming). Experience in Industrial Instrumentation and Electrical & Electronic systems in terms of design and fault finding. Experience with Variable Speed Drives (VSD) and Servo Drives; Electrical fault finding and panel design (From 24VDC up to 400VAC); HMI Programming and fault finding. Knowledge and understanding of Electrical schematics. The incumbent has to be familiar with good workshop practices, including an understanding of current work health and safety policies. The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team. 

Duties: 

The incumbent will be responsible for providing maintenance, fault-finding and repairs of the instrumentation and equipment at SANAE IV facility in Antarctica. Must ensure the efficient serviceability and operation of the instrumentation and equipment. Inspect, tests and repairs to instruments and systems used to indicate, record, and control processes and equipment. Test the accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers and other recording, indicating or controlling instruments. Ensure the serviceability and operation of all additional base related technical systems and equipment. Assist the team in repairing and fixing breakdowns on infrastructure, equipment and vehicles. Conduct tasks related to general maintenance and operations. Perform daily routine checks and standard maintenance on the systems and equipment. Prepare monthly reports on all work performed, conditions of instrumentation and equipment, and spares utilised or required. Prepare schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems. Record calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand. Conformance with environmental and safety requirements. Conduct safety inspections. Examine equipment and complete safety checklist. Comply to OSH ACT requirements.