Instrumentation Technician Apprentice, Johannesburg, South Africa

Instrumentation Technician Apprentice | Johannesburg, Gauteng | Apprenticeship

Kick-start your technical career in a world-class manufacturing environment. Gain hands-on experience in industrial instrumentation and automation while working alongside seasoned professionals.

This structured apprenticeship offers practical exposure to the maintenance, calibration, and optimisation of industrial control systems and instrumentation equipment within a high-performance production plant. You will develop critical technical skills while supporting plant reliability, efficiency, and safety through preventative and corrective maintenance activities.

You will join a leading FMCG manufacturing organisation with a strong national footprint and a long-standing reputation for operational excellence. The environment is fast-paced, quality-driven, and committed to developing emerging technical talent.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the calibration of instrumentation systems to ensure measurement accuracy
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC and automated control systems
• Conduct routine inspections of sensors, transmitters, and measurement equipment
• Assist with plant automation and control system maintenance
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow safety standards

What You Bring

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Strong academic results in Mathematics and Physical Science
• N2 – N6 in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation preferred
• Technical curiosity and strong problem-solving ability
• Willingness to learn in a hands-on manufacturing environment

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and reliable instrumentation performance
• Improved equipment uptime through proactive maintenance support
• Strong technical growth and practical competency development
• Safe work practices consistently applied on-site