Instrumentation Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Electrical Engineer to join our client's on-site team in Polokwane. The role focuses on design, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems within industrial facilities to ensure accurate measurements and reliable process operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years of instrumentation and control experience, with hands-on PLC/DCS knowledge, safety awareness, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of instrumentation and control engineering experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of measurement principles and calibration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and implement instrumentation and control systems for industrial processes.
• Calibrate and maintain instruments such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, and control valves.
• Develop and troubleshoot control loops and logic for process automation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards for instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Work with DCS and PLC systems, including configuration and programming.
• Provide technical support for field instrumentation and control system issues.

Skills

Instrumentation & control

PLC/DCS programming

Troubleshooting

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Electrical Engineer to join their operational team in Polokwane . This critical role focuses on the design, implementation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems within industrial facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measurement and control devices that are fundamental to process operations. This is an on-site position that requires meticulous attention to detail and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving in a dynamic industrial setting. You will contribute directly to the safety, efficiency, and quality of our client's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and implement instrumentation and control systems for industrial processes.
• Calibrate and maintain instruments such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, and control valves.
• Develop and troubleshoot control loops and logic for process automation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards for instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Work with DCS and PLC systems, including configuration and programming.
• Provide technical support for field instrumentation and control system issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of measurement principles for various process variables.
• Experience with instrument calibration procedures and standards.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and relevant safety requirements.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently on‑site.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for specialized training in advanced instrumentation and control technologies.
• Work in a key industrial region with a supportive team.
• Exposure to diverse industrial processes and equipment.