Instrumentation Technician

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

X9586Y8Y

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-Related

SUMMARY:
As an Instrumentation Technician, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and optimising control system components that drive plant operations.

POSITION INFO:

- Instrumentation Technician
  Be part of a high-performance team ensuring reliable control systems in diamond processing operations
  Location: Woodstock, Johannesburg | R80,000 - R90,000 per month | 7:00 16:30 + overtime as required
  
  About Our Client
  Our client operates in the diamond mining and processing industry, running large-scale facilities equipped with advanced technologies. They are known for their focus on safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. With a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement, they offer an opportunity to contribute directly to production success while working in a challenging and rewarding environment.
  
  The Role: Instrumentation Technician
  As an Instrumentation Technician, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and optimising control system components that drive plant operations. This hands-on role ensures the availability and efficiency of key processing equipment, supporting production targets and overall plant reliability.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  Minimum 5 years plant maintenance experience in instrumentation (8 years preferred)
  
  Conduct routine inspections, fault finding, and repairs on control system components
  
  Install and maintain control systems, valves, and other instrumentation equipment
  
  Perform planned maintenance, overhauls, and replacements as required
  
  Analyse blueprints and specifications to ensure accurate repairs and installations
  
  Program, fault find, and maintain PLC-based systems, VSD drives, and measuring instruments (scales, weighbridges, level detectors, temperature controllers)
  
  Develop and maintain registers for critical spares and sub-assemblies
  
  Work closely with maintenance officers to resolve inspection and audit findings
  
  Ensure accurate documentation, job cards, and spares inventory are maintained
  
  Uphold strict compliance with safety, health, environmental, and security standards
  
  About You
  
  N2 plus Trade Certificate with a Code 8 licence (minimum requirement)
  
  T3/S4 or N6 plus Trade Certificate with Code 10 licence (advantageous)
  
  Proven plant maintenance background with strong PLC and VSD knowledge
  
  Experience working with diamond plants, DMS, and recovery circuits is highly advantageous
  
  Solid understanding of instrumentation best practices and engineering standards
  
  Computer literacy in MS Office
  
  Clear criminal record (security/police clearance required)
  
  Strong teamwork and coaching abilities, with resilience under pressure

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