Senior Control Systems Engineer

Job Description

• Lead and execute control systems engineering activities across multiple automation projects.
• Design, develop, and implement PLC, SCADA, HMI, and control system solutions.
• Perform PLC programming, testing, commissioning, and system integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system, instrumentation, and communication network faults.
• Develop and review control philosophies, functional design specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Support plant upgrades, modernization projects, and operational improvements.
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Participate in site commissioning activities, including local and international travel where required.

• BEng and BSc,:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Automation Engineering
  • Or related engineering disciplines

• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial automation, control systems, or process control engineering.
• Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience.
• Proven experience in SCADA and HMI development.
• Exposure to industrial manufacturing, mining, process plants, or heavy engineering environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to travel for project work and commissioning assignments.
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley, ABB Automation Systems, Ignition SCADA, WinCC

• Mining, minerals processing, or metallurgical environments
• Process plant automation projects
• Modular plant design and commissioning
• DCS migrations and integration
• Industrial networking and communication architectures
• Functional Safety or SIL-rated systems
• ECSA registration or progress towards professional registration
• Multi-platform PLC programming experience

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Karabo Mnguni

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0873510724