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Instrumentation Technician

Global Recruitment SA

East London

On-site

ZAR 200 000 - 300 000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician in East London. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in industrial settings and solid knowledge of PLC programming and electrical systems. This role requires technical skills and the ability to work shifts. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
  • Knowledge of health and safety standards in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs.
  • Perform electrical fault-finding and repairs.
  • Work shifts, overtime, and standby as required.

Skills

PLC programming
Electrical fault-finding
Panel wiring
Motor control systems
Teamwork

Education

Trade Tested Electrician with Instrumentation specialization
N6 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
SCADA systems
Job description
Instrumentation Technician - East London
Qualifications
  • Trade Tested Electrician with an Instrumentation specialization (Red Seal preferred).
  • N6 in Electrical Engineering preferable
Job Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years’ post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Solid knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding (preferably Siemens, Allen Bradley, ABB, Delta, Mitsubishi, Schneider, B&R, Bosch Rexroth)
  • Proficient in electrical fault-finding, panel wiring, and motor control systems
  • Familiarity with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and SCADA systems is advantageous
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Knowledge of health and safety standards in an industrial setting
  • Ability to work shifts, overtime, and standby as operationally required
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a team

A full job spec may be provided on request.

CVs may be sent to global@globalrecruitment.co.za

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