Apprentice Instrumentation Tech - Hybrid Training (Paarl)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Certifications

Hybrid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an Apprentice Instrumentation Technician. You will gain hands-on experience installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing instrumentation and control systems across industrial processes.

You will work under experienced technicians in a hybrid role combining field service and workshop training, with a strong emphasis on safety, precision, and practical certifications.

Qualifications

• Matric with passes in Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Strong interest in electronics, automation and industrial control systems.
• Willingness to travel to client sites within Paarl region.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
• Perform calibration and functional testing of instruments (pressure, temperature, flow).
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control faults.
• Read and interpret P&ID drawings.
• Maintain records of calibration, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards; work with sensors and actuators.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators to optimize system performance.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Analytical skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

Matric with Maths & Physical Science

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an Apprentice Instrumentation Technician. You will gain hands-on experience installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing instrumentation and control systems across industrial processes.

You will work under experienced technicians in a hybrid role combining field service and workshop training, with a strong emphasis on safety, precision, and practical certifications.