Instrumentation Apprentice

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive training stipend

Mentorship from experienced Instrument

Exposure to cutting-edge industrial 기술

Trade qualification in instrumentation

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking proactive individuals for an Instrumentation Apprenticeship in Upington. You will gain hands-on training in installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of industrial instrumentation used to measure and control process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level.

Learn from expert technicians within energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors. You will work with sophisticated equipment, developing skills in readings, wiring, safety, and documentation,

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with strong Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Keen interest in industrial control systems and instrumentation.
• Logical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work accurately with delicate equipment and follow precise procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship program and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and commissioning of process instruments and control systems.
• Learn to calibrate instruments accurately according to specifications and standards.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation hardware.
• Read and interpret instrumentation diagrams, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Work with control valves, transmitters, sensors, and associated electrical wiring.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Logical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Grade 12

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking proactive individuals for an Instrumentation Apprentice role in Upington . This apprenticeship offers comprehensive training in the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of industrial instrumentation used for measuring and controlling process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level. You will work with sophisticated equipment and systems within industrial plants, learning from expert instrumentation technicians. This is a critical role for sectors like energy, mining, and manufacturing in the Northern Cape , providing a pathway to a highly technical and rewarding career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and commissioning of process instruments and control systems.
• Learn to calibrate instruments accurately according to specifications and standards.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation hardware.
• Read and interpret instrumentation diagrams , P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Work with control valves, transmitters, sensors, and associated electrical wiring.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and company procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate with strong performance in Mathematics and Physical Science.
• A keen interest in industrial control systems and instrumentation.
• Logical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work accurately with delicate equipment and follow precise procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship program and continuous learning.

Benefits

• A competitive training stipend and potential for performance bonuses.
• Mentorship from experienced Instrumentation Technicians .
• Exposure to cutting-edge industrial technology and processes.
• Opportunity to obtain a recognized trade qualification in instrumentation.
• Career progression opportunities in a vital technical field.