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Pollock and Associates, executive talent acquisition specialists, are experts in connecting South Africa’s brightest middle and executive management talent with the country’s most prominent employers.
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KZN South Coast. An opportunity exists for a skilled Instrumentation Technician to join the Automation Department and support the reliable performance of a high-demand manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Automation Engineer, this role safeguards plant availability through precise maintenance, rapid fault identification, and disciplined adherence to instrumentation standards.
You will work across advanced automation systems, supporting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, analysers, drives, weighing systems, and communication networks.
Success requires strong technical acumen, the ability to interpret and update engineering drawings, and the discipline to maintain software integrity, calibration accuracy, and SAP-driven maintenance processes.
The role further demands a safety-first mindset, structured documentation practices, and the capacity to guide assistants and learners.
Requirements
Matric plus a recognised Instrumentation Technical Qualification
S4/N6 with ±3 years’ experience in heavy industry or process environments
PLC/HMI programming & fault-finding on PCS7, ABB 800xA and Siemens (S7-300/1200/1500)