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Automation Engineer

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Sunday, 17 May 2026

Engineering - Engineering Management

Western Cape

FULL TIME

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Reference Number CPT006274/N

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REQUIREMENTS Tertiary engineering education. 3 to 5 Years experience in implementing industrial automation and process control solutions. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment. Be willing to work long hours as and when required. Be willing to travel and work away from A valid driver’s license. A valid passport. You must be able to legally work in South Africa. DESIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Familiar with Schneider EcoStruxure Machine, Automation & Control Expert, Vijeo Designer. Familiar with Aveva Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Historian, Plant SCADA (Citect). Familiar with Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7. Familiar with Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley RS Logix 500/5000. Familiar with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA. Knowledge of PLC's, SCADA, SQL, MS Windows & MS Server. Knowledge of Ethernet network configurations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to: Industrial automation and process control engineering functions. Design and implementation of automation systems. PLC programming. SCADA development and programming. MES & reporting system development. Factory acceptance testing. Commissioning on site. Support assistance on site. Support / breakdown assistance on site.

REMUNERATION

Market related salary including a travel allowance. Contribution towards a medical plan and towards a group scheme (disability and death). A company PC and mobile phone will be provided as well.

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