Job Description

Manganese Metal Company ("MMC) based in Mbombela (Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province), is the world's largest producer of 99.9% electrolytic manganese metal ("EMM"). The company has been in operation since 1974, has a unique global marketing network and is a niche market supplier of EMM to an established international customer base.
We supply more than 120 customers in over 20 countries and our systems, equipment, safe operating philosophy and excellent business practices provide our customers with peace of mind, first-class quality and reliable supply. Our products are used in the top-end of the market, in the aluminium, steel, non-ferrous alloys, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, chemicals and welding consumable industries.
POSITION
ARTISAN- INSTRUMENTATION- MECHANICIAN
EXTERNAL
LOCATION
Nelspruit
SALARY
Market related
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Safely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment in line with documented work instructions. Execute improvements and projects plant wide.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING THE JOB
In this position, the job incumbent will be part of the engineering instrumentation team at MMC and play an important role in working closely with various engineering teams and other departments to achieve the desired equipment uptime and efficiency through effective planning and execution of maintenance of instrumentation equipment plant wide. This position is a great opportunity for the incumbent to display their skills in resolving challenges associated with breakdowns, fault finding and repairs of instrumentation equipment. The job requires a self-starter, energetic individual and a doer.
MMC operates on a 24hr/365day basis. Success in this role happens when the desired uptime and throughput of equipment is achieved at the lowest cost. Risk assessments, work planning and execution will form part of your daily routine.
MMC offers a fast paced and dynamic working environment, where the person will have an opportunity to support MMC in keeping up with the industry standards and play a vital role in influencing the changes required to be on par with the industry standards. The Individual will most importantly enjoy the satisfaction of being part of the world's only team that delivers the MMC brand of Electrolytic Manganese Metal (EMM) to our niche customers all over the world, directly from the lovely Mbombela, in Mpumalanga.
JOB OBJECTIVES

• Perform administrative activities
• Perform maintenance related activities
• Perform housekeeping duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• N3/Matric with Maths and Science
• Trade Certificate (qualified Instrumentation Artisan)
• 3 - 4 years' experience in instrumentation (post qualification)
• Computer literacy (Intermediate)
• Basic PLC programming.
• Driver's licence

COMPETENCIES

• Reliable
• Quality Conscious
• Safety Conscious
• Cost Conscious
• Technically Capable
• Manually Capable
• Team working
• Communicating

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Plant and workshop based (exposed to hazardous chemicals).
• Regular travelling required (locally)
• Standby require

IMPORTANT: Applications submitted without the required Matric/N3 and Trade certificate will be considered unsuccessful.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application with supporting documents to show proof of above-mentioned qualifications and experience to Berlyne.rasool@adcorpgroup.com
Communication will be limited strictly to shortlisted candidates; should you not receive any correspondence from us within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application to having been unsuccessful. The Company also reserves the right to not appoint.
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Please note that MMC is a drug and alcohol-free company.
Closing date for applications: 10 December 2025

Skills Required