Instrumentation Technician

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to support operations in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation, sensors, and control systems to ensure process accuracy and safety.

The ideal candidate has strong electronics and pneumatics knowledge, professional calibration skills, and a keen eye for detail in a safety‑critical industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Instrumentation Technician in industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of electronic and pneumatic control systems.
• Proficient with calibration equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory standards in Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain industrial instruments and transmitters.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems to ensure process accuracy.
• Perform preventative maintenance on instrumentation.
• Read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and manuals.
• Follow safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators to improve control strategies.

Skills

Electronics

Pneumatics

Instrumentation

Diagnostics tools

P&IDs reading

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a meticulous and skilled Instrumentation Technician to support operations in Pretoria, Gauteng . This role is essential for ensuring the accurate measurement, control, and monitoring of industrial processes. You will be responsible for installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining a variety of instruments, sensors, and control systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in electronics, pneumatics, and process control technology, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining operational integrity and safety in a technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain various industrial instruments, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning instrumentation and control systems to ensure process accuracy.
• Perform preventative maintenance on instrumentation to prevent failures and optimize performance.
• Read and interpret P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and regulatory requirements within the Gauteng region.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators to identify and implement improvements to instrumentation and control strategies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Instrumentation Technician in an industrial or process-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of electronic and pneumatic control systems, sensors, and actuators.
• Proficiency in using calibration equipment and diagnostic tools for instruments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and a good understanding of relevant industry standards in Pretoria .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for specialized training and professional certification.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• A dynamic work environment focused on technical innovation and operational excellence.