Instrumentation & Electrical Maintenance Technician

Pronel Consultants; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Pronel Consultants is seeking a Maintenance Technician with dual Electrical and Instrumentation expertise for a cGMP manufacturing site in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on maintaining plant utilities, executing PPM, fault-finding, and supporting CAPEX projects.

You will calibrate instruments, drive electrical installations, and ensure GMP and OH&S compliance while training operators and coordinating with contractors. A strong PLC/SCADA background is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a process/manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on with electrical installations and instrumentation.
• Solid PLC programming, fault-finding, and SCADA experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and preventive maintenance on process utilities and equipment.
• Calibrate control and measuring instruments per schedules.
• Diagnose breakdowns, execute repairs, and minimize downtime.
• Respond to after-hours standby calls; coordinate with third-party contractors.
• Support GMP compliance and OSH Act requirements; assist validation and commissioning.
• Lead small CAPEX projects and supervise contractors.
• Provide machine start-up support and operator training; manage spare parts.

Skills

PLC programming

Fault finding

SCADA systems

Electrical installations

Instrumentation

P&IDs

Education

Option A: N6 or S4 in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering + Trade Tested Millwright/Technician

Option B: BTech Electrical/Instrumentation + 1 Trade Test

Tools

SAP PM

SCADA software

Job description

Pronel Consultants is seeking a Maintenance Technician with dual Electrical and Instrumentation expertise for a cGMP manufacturing site in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on maintaining plant utilities, executing PPM, fault-finding, and supporting CAPEX projects.

You will calibrate instruments, drive electrical installations, and ensure GMP and OH&S compliance while training operators and coordinating with contractors. A strong PLC/SCADA background is required.