Electrical / Instrumentation Technician – Call-Off

Network Contracting
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Trades & Services
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SUMMARY:
Are you hands-on with industrial wiring, instrumentation and field installation work?

POSITION INFO:
Network Contracting Solutions is building a network of experienced Electrical \/ Instrumentation Technicians for a 6-month, ad-hoc\/call-off engagement based in Kempton Park. The technician will provide on-site installation, wiring, instrumentation and testing support when physical changes or additions are required. Availability to attend site when called upon is essential. Key Responsibilities: - Install and terminate industrial control and instrumentation wiring. - Install sensors, industrial I\/O devices and related field equipment. - Work with 24 VDC control circuits and basic control-panel arrangements. - Install and terminate RS-485 and industrial Ethernet cabling where required. - Label, test and document field connections. - Support fault-finding and commissioning alongside automation\/OT resources. Job Experience & Skills Required \/ Ideal Candidate Profile: Education - An electrical\/instrumentation trade qualification, National Certificate\/Diploma or equivalent is advantageous. - Where work legally requires a registered or licensed electrical practitioner, the relevant statutory qualification\/authorisation is mandatory for that work. Experience - Hands-on experience with industrial plant, factory, process or machine installation. - Practical experience tracing signals, testing continuity and fault-finding field wiring. - Experience supporting PLC or automation installations is strongly preferred. - Experience installing and terminating industrial sensors, I\/O devices and field equipment. - Ability and willingness to attend site on an ad-hoc\/call-off basis during the 6-month engagement. - Practical industrial installation experience is the main selection criterion for non-regulated assistance work. Skills - Good understanding of industrial control wiring and basic control-panel arrangements. - Ability to work with 24 VDC circuits and industrial communications cabling, including RS-485 and industrial Ethernet where required. - Strong testing, labelling, documentation and fault-finding skills. - Able to support commissioning and work alongside automation\/OT specialists. - Committed to safe site working practices and working within authorised competence. - Able to provide basic as-built information after changes and modifications. Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following fields: - Cyber Security - Infrastructure & Cloud - Software Development If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information contact: Connect with me on LinkedIn! >

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Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng
CategoryTrades & Services
Posted12 October 2026
Closing Date11 November 2026
Network Contracting
Johannesburg, Gauteng

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