Instrumentation Technician Apprentice, Johannesburg

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

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