Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Recruiter:

Set Consulting

Job Ref:

3536724394

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer – Cape Town

South African Citizens or Permanent Residents

Duties

Perform precise control and instrumentation engineering designs, calculations, and system configurations.
Ensure all C&I designs comply with project requirements, industry standards, and quality expectations.
Collaborate with the drafting team to support the development of instrumentation, control system, and loop-related drawings.
Coordinate technical interfaces with other engineering disciplines to maintain full design alignment and integration.
Develop comprehensive C&I technical documentation, including scopes of work, material take?offs, instrument specifications, and datasheets.
Prepare technical tender packages and provide C&I engineering input for the procurement of instruments, control systems, and related equipment.
Review vendor documentation—such as instrument datasheets, control system architecture, and I/O schedules—and distribute relevant information for interface checks and system integration.
Knowledge of SANS and international design codes and standards

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent with a reputable institution.
7-10 years postgraduate experience in a similar position.
Registration as an ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist is advantageous.
South African Citizen of Permanent Resident
Cape Town based
Extremely well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
Display the core values and ethos of the business.
Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables
Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.

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