Control Systems Engineer

Job Mail • Electrical & Electronic Engineering • 6 days ago

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Salary

≈ $28k – $59k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (Pretoria)

Seniority

Senior · 5+ years exp

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 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 are seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer with strong operational and design expertise. In this role, you will design and optimize control systems, ensuring compliance with international standards and safety regulations, particularly within the mining sector.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Degree, Technical Diploma, or equivalent NQF qualification in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering
A minimum of 5 years of hands-on operational and design experience, including proficiency with relevant engineering design software
Ability to apply technical theory to practical, hands-on work
Prior experience working within or alongside the mining industry
Proven track record in control system design
Strong working knowledge of international control system regulations and specifications
Practical familiarity with PLC and SCADA environments
Experience with Rockwell and Siemens platforms
Familiarity with Schneider Control Expert or Aveva Systems Platform (Wonderware) Note: Official Aveva/Wonderware certification is a major plus
Solid understanding of, or exposure to, the Mine Health and Safety Act

Responsibilities:

Create cost-effective solutions that match client requirements
Have capabilities to grow and develop yourself in the industry
Draft detailed designs of approved solutions and oversee development
Map out system architectures for software deployments
Design industrial communication networks including Ethernet, fibre, and Profinet
Build custom PLC programs to fulfill operational needs
Develop SCADA and HMI applications aligned with client specs
Build simulation applications for functional testing and user training
Conduct rigorous testing to ensure full system functionality
Deploy the final solution on-site and optimize performance
Train and guide clients to operate systems within design limits
Deliver ongoing post-project system support as needed
Remain available for standby duties under service level agreements

If you do not receive feedback in 5 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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