Instrumentation Apprentice: Electrician in Control Systems

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured apprenticeship program

Mentorship from senior instrumentation

Career progression in instrumentation

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an Apprentice Electrician specialized in Instrumentation. You will gain hands-on experience installing, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation devices such as sensors and transmitters.

Learn to read P&IDs and electrical schematics under experienced instrumentation technicians, combining workshop learning with on-site practice. The apprenticeship emphasizes safety, practical field exposure, and clear career progression in

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate or N2 qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong aptitude for electrical and mechanical principles.
• Interest in instrumentation, control systems, and industrial automation.
• Good problem-solving skills and meticulous approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians in installation, wiring, and termination of instrumentation and control equipment.
• Learn to calibrate instruments such as pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, and flow meters.
• Participate in troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation loops and control systems.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Gain familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., HART, Fieldbus).
• Perform routine maintenance and inspection of instrumentation hardware.
• Adhere to safety regulations, lockout/tagout, and site-specific requirements.
• Maintain documentation of work performed, calibration results, and repairs.
• Work on-site at various industrial locations and in workshop environments.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

Grade 12 / N2 Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an Apprentice Electrician specialized in Instrumentation. You will gain hands-on experience installing, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation devices such as sensors and transmitters.

Learn to read P&IDs and electrical schematics under experienced instrumentation technicians, combining workshop learning with on-site practice. The apprenticeship emphasizes safety, practical field exposure, and clear career progression in