Instrumentation Technician

Amanzimtoti, South Africa | Posted on 09/10/2026

Our client, an established steel manufacturing company based in Amanzimtoti, Kwa Zulu-Natal, is looking for an experienced Instrumentation Technician to join its new plant maintenance team. The role is responsible for keeping the plant's process control and measurement systems accurate and reliable.

• Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant instrumentation and control systems.
• Install, calibrate, test and maintain field instruments measuring temperature, pressure, flow and level.
• Maintain and tune control loops, control valves, actuators and positioners.
• Fault-find on PLC, SCADA and DCS systems and their I/O.
• Maintain instrumentation on furnaces, cooling water systems and rolling mill processes.
• Maintain analysers, thermocouples, pyrometers and weighing systems.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams and instrument datasheets.
• Keep calibration records and instrument documentation up to date.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out, permit-to-work and PPE procedures at all times.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Support process improvements and plant modifications with engineering teams.
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call-outs.

• Trade Tested Instrument Mechanician, or a National Diploma / N6 in Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation / Process Control).
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of calibration equipment, field instruments and control loops.
• Working experience with PLCs (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of HART, Profibus or similar communication protocols is advantageous.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and safe working practices.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends.
• Valid driver's licence, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.