TRAFFIC Western Cape

Control and Instrumentation Engineer

SupportFinity

Job Description

Overview

POSITION INFO: Control and Instrumentation Engineer (C&I Engineer) - Cape Town Our international client is seeking a Control and Instrumentation Engineer (C&I Engineer) to join their dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team delivering engineering and project services across industrial, infrastructure, and resource sectors. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and integration of control and instrumentation systems for complex engineering projects. This role requires strong technical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform control and instrumentation engineering designs, calculations, and system configurations.
  • Ensure all C&I designs comply with project requirements, applicable standards, and quality expectations.
  • Collaborate with the drafting team to support the development of instrumentation drawings, control system diagrams, and loop drawings.
  • Coordinate technical interfaces with other engineering disciplines to ensure alignment and integration of designs.
  • Develop comprehensive C&I engineering documentation including: o Scopes of work o Material take-offs o Instrument specifications o Datasheets
  • Prepare technical tender documentation and provide engineering input for procurement of instrumentation, control systems, and related equipment.
  • Review vendor documentation including instrument datasheets, control system architectures, and I/O schedules.
  • Distribute and coordinate vendor information for interface checks and system integration.
  • Ensure designs align with SANS and relevant international engineering standards.
Required Qualifications and Experience
  • Recognised tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 3+ years postgraduate experience in a similar role within minerals processing, industrial, or related engineering environments.
  • Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist is advantageous.
  • Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
  • Based in or willing to relocate to Cape Town.
Key Skills and Competencies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Strong technical aptitude, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capability.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet project schedules and budget requirements.
  • Commitment to maintaining professional standards, safety, and quality practices.
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About This Role

Career insights for Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians positions

Salary Benchmark
R24,512/month
R17,001 to R35,326/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Operations Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Reading Comprehension Active Listening
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
09 Apr 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R24,512/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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