Brewing Process Control Instrumentation Technician

The South African Breweries; Newlands; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries is seeking an instrumentation professional to optimise process control systems, support installations, and maintain equipment across brewing and utilities plants. You will ensure plant availability and product quality, while working with shift teams and external partners to resolve faults and implement improvements.

This role involves standby and day shift support, mentoring operators, and contributing to preventative maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Instrumentation minimum N4 technical qualification, preferably N6 or equivalent.
• Trade Tested Instrumentation Artisan with 2 years’ experience.
• Proficient in Siemens PLCs, RS Batch and Arcestra.

Responsibilities

• Perform optimisation of process control systems.
• Support installations of process control systems.
• Maintain, calibrate, repair equipment; optimise plant equipment for availability and quality.
• Maintain a safe, healthy working environment.
• Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations.
• Standby and day shift support as required.
• Troubleshoot E&F and Brewing process control systems when required.

Skills

Siemens PLCs

RS Batch

Arcestra

Education

N4 technical qualification

N6 preferred or equivalent

Job description

The South African Breweries is seeking an instrumentation professional to optimise process control systems, support installations, and maintain equipment across brewing and utilities plants. You will ensure plant availability and product quality, while working with shift teams and external partners to resolve faults and implement improvements.

This role involves standby and day shift support, mentoring operators, and contributing to preventative maintenance programs.