Instrumentation Technician

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028230/KM

Date posted:

Friday, September 25, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Instrumentation Technician

Are you a hands-on Instrumentation Technician with experience in calibration, diagnostics, valve maintenance, and industrial instrumentation? Join a specialised engineering environment where you'll work with control valves, flow measurement equipment, transmitters, and process instrumentation while developing your technical expertise within a high-performance team.

POSITION INFO:

Job & Company Description:

Our client is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to perform the calibration, testing, maintenance, repair, and commissioning of instrumentation and control equipment used within industrial and process environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing control valves, troubleshooting instrumentation faults, conducting calibration activities, and ensuring equipment operates according to the highest quality and performance standards. This role is ideal for a technically strong individual who enjoys fault-finding, hands-on work, and delivering reliable instrumentation solutions.

Education:

N6, National Diploma, Trade Test, or equivalent qualification in:
- Instrumentation
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Process Control
- Mechatronics

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Minimum 2-5 years' experience in industrial instrumentation, process control, or maintenance environments
Strong understanding of instrumentation calibration and testing procedures
Experience with control valves, actuators, and electronic positioners
Knowledge of pressure, temperature, flow, and differential pressure measurement equipment
Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to interpret technical drawings and instrumentation documentation
Strong attention to detail and quality control standards
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team

Duties & Responsibilities:

Disassemble, inspect, and overhaul control valve internals
Assemble valve bodies, actuators, and associated control equipment
Perform calibration, testing, and fault-finding on electronic valve positioners
Conduct hydrostatic testing, seat leakage testing, final inspections, and quality control checks
Perform circuit and electronic testing on flow measurement equipment
Calibrate mass flow meters and volumetric flow meters
Calibrate and troubleshoot temperature transmitters
Perform testing and electronic repairs on temperature transmitter equipment
Conduct static pressure testing and calibration of differential pressure transmitters
Troubleshoot and repair differential pressure transmitter electronics
Service, test, and maintain:
- Pressure Switches
- Flow Switches
- Solenoid Valves
- Regulators
- Limit Switches
Complete technical reports, calibration certificates, and service documentation
Ensure all work complies with company quality and safety standards

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For more information contact:

Karabo Mnguni

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