Specialist Artisan

PepsiCo
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Trades & Services
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Job Description

Overview

  • To provide specialist instrumentation and automation support by installing, calibrating, maintaining and troubleshooting control systems and production equipment to minimise downtime and improve plant reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Install, calibrate, maintain and repair instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, control valves, and automated equipment.
  • Perform instrumentation, electrical and control-system fault-finding and troubleshooting to minimize production downtime.
  • Programme, configure, maintain and troubleshoot PLC systems.
  • Add, update and maintain SCADA interfaces and ensure accurate monitoring, alarms, and controls.
  • Test and commission instrumentation and control systems following installations, repairs or modifications.
  • Lead and support the maintenance team while ensuring compliance with safety, food safetyand maintenance standards.

Qualifications

  • N3/N4 or equivalent technical qualification.
  • Relevant Instrumentation trade qualification.
  • Experience in instrumentation and automation within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
  • Practical experience with PLCs, SCADA, sensors, transmitters, control loops and variable-speed drives.
  • Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Team leadership or supervisory experience.

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You'll apply on PepsiCo's own site before 5 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng
CategoryTrades & Services
Posted22 October 2026
Closing Date5 November 2026
PepsiCo
Johannesburg, Gauteng

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