Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hands-on experience

Stable employment

Growth opportunities

Polokwane location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer to join its operational team in Polokwane. You will design, implement and maintain instrumentation and electrical systems across industrial facilities, ensuring accurate measurements and reliable control processes.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to optimize system performance, troubleshoot faults, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in instrumentation and electrical engineering in an industrial setting.
• Experience with DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and PLC systems.
• Knowledge of various types of industrial sensors, transmitters, and control valves.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation and control systems, including P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Select and procure appropriate instrumentation, control valves, and electrical components.
• Develop calibration procedures and ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and electrical system faults.
• Ensure all instrumentation and electrical installations comply with safety regulations and company standards.

Skills

DCS/PLC knowledge

Sensor knowledge

Reading schematics

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

P&ID design tools

Calibration procedures

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer to join their operational team in Polokwane . This role is crucial for the design, implementation, and maintenance of instrumentation and electrical systems within industrial facilities, ensuring accurate measurements and efficient control processes. You will work with a variety of sensors, control valves, and electrical distribution equipment. This position offers a challenging and hands‑on experience in a vital industrial sector. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize system performance and reliability, contributing to the safe and efficient functioning of plant equipment and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation and control systems, including P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Select and procure appropriate instrumentation, control valves, and electrical components.
• Develop calibration procedures and ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and electrical system faults.
• Ensure all instrumentation and electrical installations comply with safety regulations and company standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in instrumentation and electrical engineering in an industrial setting.
• Experience with DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and PLC systems.
• Knowledge of various types of industrial sensors, transmitters, and control valves.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Opportunities for hands‑on experience and skill development.
• Stable employment in a key industrial sector.
• Supportive team environment and professional growth opportunities.
• Work on diverse and critical systems in Polokwane .