National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Instrumentation/ Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA with a minimum of three years relevant post trade experience.  

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.

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.

The incumbent will execute duties at an Sub/Antarctic Base and adhere to the health, safety and environmental requirements. The successful applicant will spend a full year (December 2026 to February 2028) at SANAE base. There is no option to return to South Africa before February 2028. The ability to work and live with small groups of people is thus essential. Although the base is well-equipped with e-mail, fax and satellite telephone facilities, the applicant has to be self-sufficient and self-motivated. The location may affect both the physical and mental well-being of the incumbent, their family and close relationships. Candidates must be physically fit, mentally strong and prepared for physically challenging and satisfying work. In addition the successful candidates may often be called upon to work long hours in extreme conditions on duties unrelated to their function. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment. Appointment to these positions is subject to a rigorous medical examination as well as psychometric assessment, which will be arranged for at no cost to the applicants.