Instrument Mechanics

Recruiter:

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000831/Louis

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Location:

Sasolburg, South Africa

Salary:

R 321.74 Hourly

SUMMARY:

Instrument Mechanics - Temp Position in Sasolburg

Join a prestigious petrochemical site as an Instrument Mechanic. Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems. Safety-focused role with calibration and documentation responsibilities.

POSITION INFO:

Instrument Mechanic at Sasol Site

Position Overview

The Instrument Mechanic will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems at a leading petrochemical site in Sasolburg.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance: Ensure work adheres to site safety standards and hazardous area regulations. Report deviations and maintain a safe work environment.
Installation & Commissioning: Install and commission field instrumentation, conduct functional testing, and verify signal transmission to DCS systems.
Calibration: Independently calibrate instruments, adjust accuracy, and maintain calibration records.
Maintenance: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnose faults, and assist in planned maintenance activities.
Troubleshooting & Fault Finding: Analyse and resolve instrument and control system faults, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Documentation & Reporting: Communicate progress, report defects, maintain records, and complete required documentation accurately.
Standby Duties: Participate in standby duties, respond to breakdowns, and provide technical support to ensure operational continuity.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant Qualifications: Instrumentation Trade Qualification or Mechanic Trade Certificate with practical experience in petrochemical, industrial environments.
Experience: Working with field instrumentation, calibration, loop checking, and fault finding. Knowledge of DCS systems and hazardous area requirements.
Skills: Installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, safety awareness, problem-solving, and accurate documentation.

Working Conditions

The role entails working on an industrial/petrochemical site, potentially at heights, with standby duties and emergency response requirements. Strong safety awareness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

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