Instrumentation Engineer (Industrial Controls) - Gauteng
Tumaini Consulting · Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Tumaini Consulting is looking for an Instrumentation Engineer to join their team in Gauteng. In this role, you will manage, optimise, and improve instrumentation and control systems in an industrial setting. If you enjoy troubleshooting technical issues, supporting maintenance, and contributing to safe plant operations, this could be a great step for you. It is a permanent, full time position suited to someone with hands on experience in industrial instrumentation and control systems.
About the role
Tumaini Consulting is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to assist with the management, optimisation, and improvement of instrumentation and control systems. The successful candidate will apply engineering principles to resolve technical challenges, support maintenance activities, and contribute to safe and efficient plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and improve industrial instrumentation and control equipment
- Diagnose faults and recommend practical, sustainable solutions
- Support instrument calibration, testing, and performance verification
- Contribute to engineering projects, system modifications, and commissioning activities
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimise operational disruptions
- Review instrumentation performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Ensure compliance with relevant technical procedures and safety requirements
- Prepare and maintain accurate engineering reports and documentation
Application Notes: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you meet the requirements, please email your updated CV to trade.jobs@tumaini.co.za or call 011 462 3018. If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Matric
- Instrumentation Trade Test advantageous
- Electronic or Electrical Engineering qualification
- Experience working with instrumentation and control systems in an industrial environment
- Sound technical troubleshooting and analytical capabilities
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safe working practices
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve industrial instrumentation and control equipment
- Diagnose faults and recommend practical, sustainable solutions
- Support instrument calibration, testing, and performance verification
- Contribute to engineering projects, system modifications, and commissioning activities
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimise operational disruptions
- Review instrumentation performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Ensure compliance with relevant technical procedures and safety requirements
- Prepare and maintain accurate engineering reports and documentation
Job details
- Organisation
- Tumaini Consulting
- Location
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Email
- trade.jobs@tumaini.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
As an Instrumentation Engineer, you will be working with complex control systems in an industrial environment. When applying, make sure your CV clearly shows your hands on experience with instrumentation and control systems. Highlight any trade test or engineering qualification you have, and mention specific examples of fault finding or calibration work you have done. The employer values safety and practical problem solving, so include any relevant achievements in those areas. Since applications are by email, send a concise cover note along with your CV to trade.jobs@tumaini.co.za. If you do not hear back within 3 days, do not be discouraged, keep applying to other opportunities.
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