Applications Engineer

Job Mail • Information Security • Consumer Goods • Travel required • Bachelor's Degree • Python • Java • SQL • C# • 8 days ago

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Salary

≈ $16k – $32k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (Johannesburg)

Seniority

Junior · 2+ years exp

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 20, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.

jobmail.co.za • HQ: Pretoria, South Africa • Job Boards & Aggregators • Est. 1997

We're looking for an Applications Engineer who enjoys solving industrial problems with smart software and automation solutions. This role sits where OT meets IT, connecting PLCs, SCADA systems, databases, and business platforms to improve efficiency, visibility, and performance.

You'll be equally comfortable writing code, integrating systems, and troubleshooting on a factory floor. If you enjoy turning production data into actionable insights and figuring out why a perfectly functioning system suddenly stopped working after someone "changed nothing," you'll fit right in.

Job Description:

Collaborate with stakeholders to analyse and document operational, technical, and business requirements across OT and IT environments
Design, develop, deploy, and maintain industrial software applications, including HMI and SCADA solutions
Develop and manage database structures, optimise queries, and maintain reliable data integrity across SQL and NoSQL platforms
Design and implement APIs and integration interfaces between PLCs, SCADA systems, IIoT devices, ERP platforms, and analytics tools
Contribute to system architecture, testing, cybersecurity practices, and overall solution validation
Support software deployments, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and continuous system improvements
Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver practical, scalable, and future-focused solutions

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 2+ years' experience within industrial automation or a related engineering environment
Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS, or similar industrial control systems
Exposure to systems integration using databases, APIs, and protocols such as REST, MQTT, or OPC UA
Understanding of industrial networking fundamentals and basic cybersecurity principles
Experience working within FMCG, Mining, Water, Manufacturing, or related industrial sectors
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Effective communication skills with the ability to work across technical and operational teams
Passion for automation, software development, and solving problems that don't come with error messages

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Proficiency in Python, C#, Java, and SQL
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

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