Electrical and Instrumentation Technician/Engineer

E&I Technicians / E&I Engineers in South Africa and Namibia: are you ready to take your technical career to the Netherlands?

Xelvin connects skilled South African technical professionals with career opportunities in the Netherlands, while supporting them through the full relocation journey, from visa and paperwork to housing, Dutch lessons and onboarding.

We are looking for practical Electrical & Instrumentation professionals who enjoy working in industrial environments, solving technical problems and improving the reliability of complex installations.

You could be a good fit if you:

🔹 Speak Afrikaans and English well

🔹 Have a relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control & Instrumentation, Mechatronics or Industrial Automation

🔹 Have experience as an E&I Technician / E&I Engineer / Instrumentation Technician / Electrical Technician / C&I Technician / Maintenance Engineer

🔹 Have worked in industrial, manufacturing, chemical, energy, mining, utilities, food production or process environments

🔹 Can work with electrical and instrumentation systems, sensors, transmitters, control valves, motors, panels and field equipment

🔹 Have experience with fault finding, calibration, inspections, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting

🔹 Can read electrical drawings, loop diagrams, P&IDs, wiring diagrams and technical documentation

🔹 Have knowledge of PLCs, control systems, drives, LV/MV installations, instrumentation or industrial automation

🔹 Are hands-on, safety-focused and able to work well with maintenance, production and project teams

🔹 Are motivated to work abroad and grow long-term in the Netherlands

The type of profiles we are looking for:

🔹 E&I Technicians

🔹 E&I Engineers

🔹 Instrumentation Technicians

🔹 Control & Instrumentation Technicians

🔹 Industrial Electrical Technicians

🔹 Electrical Maintenance Engineers

🔹 Technicians or engineers with strong experience in process plants, utilities, manufacturing, energy or industrial environments

Why do South Africans fit so well?

Afrikaans is closely related to Dutch. This helps when you need to understand Dutch safety instructions, manuals, work procedures, technical documents and communication on the work floor. For technical roles in the Netherlands, this often makes the adjustment easier and faster.

What does Xelvin offer?

🔹 1–2 year contract, with the goal of long-term employment afterwards

🔹 Salary starting from €4,357 gross per month

🔹 40 hours per week

🔹 Full relocation support

🔹 Relocation package

🔹 Visa sponsorship / residence permit guidance

🔹 Support for your spouse where applicable

🔹 Dutch lessons

🔹 Support with housing and practical administration

🔹 Guidance throughout the entire process

🔹 Access to technical opportunities at strong Dutch clients

We know that moving to a new country is a big decision. That is why we walk the journey with you, from the first conversation to your first day in the Netherlands.

Do you know an E&I Technician or E&I Engineer who could be a good fit? Or do you feel it is time for your next step?

Send your CV to [email protected] or message me directly.

Let’s start the conversation. 👏

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