Water Treatment Instrumentation Tech — PLC/SCADA Expert

Headhunters; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters seeks an Instrumentation Technician for our client in water treatment based in Witbank. You will fault-find PLC controls, SCADA systems, and instrumentation, perform programming changes, calibration, and routine maintenance across regional plants.

The candidate must hold a Trade Certificate in controls and instrumentation with at least 5 years post‑trade experience. A Code 08 license, vehicle ownership, and willingness to travel are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in controls and instrumentation is required.
• Minimum 5 years post trade experience, preferably in water treatment.
• N3 / NCV 4 – C and I qualifies.
• Valid Code 08 driver''s license and owning a vehicle.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs and Adroit SCADA for fault finding and programming.
• Profibus fault finding experience.
• Knowledge of instrumentation principles and practice.
• Skills in PLC/Automation, SCADA, Plant Maintenance and DCS.
• Ability to troubleshoot plant equipment and understand system design.
• Knowledge of OHS safety procedures and proper tool use.
• Willing to travel and reside near assigned plants.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding on PLC controls, SCADA software and instrumentation.
• Involvement with small scale software changes and programming of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Calibrate temperature, pressure, flow or other characteristics of instruments.
• Assemble, disassemble and test parts of instruments, maintain, repair and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Assist with small mechanical work, including valve actuators, switch boxes, and removing/installing.
• Audit and maintain spare parts inventory and manage documentation around instruments.
• Provide technical and expert advice on general maintenance of all equipment and machines.
• Assist in contingency planning and organising of planned outages.
• Respond to outages and problems promptly and document root causes.
• Minimise engineering related breakdowns and call outs in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are always maintained in good working condition.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping meet the standards as set out in terms of the OHS Act and client requirements.
• Execute small programming improvements and projects on the PLC and SCADA.
• The position is regional, and the employee will be utilised at plants within the region to conduct C and I work.

Skills

Fault finding

PLC/SCADA

Instrumentation

Calibration

Electrical basics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Trade Certificate – controls and instrumentation

N3 / NCV 4 – C and I

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Adroit SCADA

Profibus

PLC programming

SCADA systems

DCS

Job description

Headhunters seeks an Instrumentation Technician for our client in water treatment based in Witbank. You will fault-find PLC controls, SCADA systems, and instrumentation, perform programming changes, calibration, and routine maintenance across regional plants.

The candidate must hold a Trade Certificate in controls and instrumentation with at least 5 years post‑trade experience. A Code 08 license, vehicle ownership, and willingness to travel are essential to success in this role.