Electrical / Instrumentation Technician â Call-Off

Network Contracting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting Solutions is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician for a 6-month, ad-hoc engagement based in Kempton Park. The role covers on-site installation, wiring, instrumentation and testing support for changes or additions, with availability to attend site on call.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with industrial plants, PLC/automation installations preferred, and a commitment to safe site practices.

Qualifications

• Electrical/instrumentation trade qualification or equivalent.
• Statutory qualification/authorisation required for work that legally requires it.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate industrial control and instrumentation wiring.
• Install sensors, industrial I/O devices and related field equipment.
• Work with 24 VDC control circuits and basic control-panel arrangements.
• Install and terminate RS-485 and industrial Ethernet cabling where required.
• Label, test and document field connections.
• Support fault-finding and commissioning alongside automation/OT resources.

Skills

Industrial control wiring

RS-485 cabling

Industrial Ethernet cabling

Labelling & testing

Fault-finding

Documentation

Ad-hoc site attendance

Education

Electrical/instrumentation trade qualification

National Certificate/Diploma or equivalent (advantageous)

Tools

PLC installations

Job description

Network Contracting Solutions is building a network of experienced Electrical / Instrumentation Technicians for a 6-month, ad-hoc/call-off engagement based in Kempton Park. The technician will provide on-site installation, wiring, instrumentation and testing support when physical changes or additions are required. Availability to attend site when called upon is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and terminate industrial control and instrumentation wiring.
• Install sensors, industrial I/O devices and related field equipment.
• Work with 24 VDC control circuits and basic control-panel arrangements.
• Install and terminate RS-485 and industrial Ethernet cabling where required.
• Label, test and document field connections.
• Support fault-finding and commissioning alongside automation/OT resources.

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile:

Education

• An electrical/instrumentation trade qualification, National Certificate/Diploma or equivalent is advantageous.
• Where work legally requires a registered or licensed electrical practitioner, the relevant statutory qualification/authorisation is mandatory for that work.

Experience

• Hands-on experience with industrial plant, factory, process or machine installation.
• Practical experience tracing signals, testing continuity and fault-finding field wiring.
• Experience supporting PLC or automation installations is strongly preferred.
• Experience installing and terminating industrial sensors, I/O devices and field equipment.
• Ability and willingness to attend site on an ad-hoc/call-off basis during the 6-month engagement.
• Practical industrial installation experience is the main selection criterion for non-regulated assistance work.

Skills

• Good understanding of industrial control wiring and basic control-panel arrangements.
• Ability to work with 24 VDC circuits and industrial communications cabling, including RS-485 and industrial Ethernet where required.
• Strong testing, labelling, documentation and fault-finding

skills.

• Able to support commissioning and work alongside automation/OT specialists.
• Committed to safe site working practices and working within authorised competence.
• Able to provide basic as-built information after changes and modifications.