Remote Instrumentation & Control Technician

The South African Breweries; Durban; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The South African Breweries is seeking a skilled Remote Instrumentation and Control Technician to support operations from a remote capacity, based out of Upington. This role focuses on monitoring, calibrating, and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation and control systems to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

You will provide remote support, leveraging your expertise to keep automated systems operational while enabling safe, efficient processes across locations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, or related field.
• Proven experience with industrial instrumentation, control systems, and automation tech.
• Proficiency in remote access software and diagnostic tools.
• Strong understanding of calibration procedures for sensors (temp, pressure, flow, level).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for remote troubleshooting and data interpretation.
• Clear remote communication skills for guidance to field personnel near Upington.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting for instrumentation and control systems (PLCs, DCS, sensors).
• Assist field technicians and clients via remote access tools and clear communication protocols.
• Monitor remote system performance and alarms; identify issues and propose solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for instrumentation systems (P&IDs, wiring diagrams).
• Create remote troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles.

Skills

Remote support

Instrumentation

Diagnostics tools

Remote access

Calibration procedures

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Instrumentation Technology

Tools

PLCs/DCS

Remote access software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

The South African Breweries is seeking a skilled Remote Instrumentation and Control Technician to support operations from a remote capacity, based out of Upington. This role focuses on monitoring, calibrating, and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation and control systems to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

You will provide remote support, leveraging your expertise to keep automated systems operational while enabling safe, efficient processes across locations.