Automation Engineer
Posted Updated 6
views
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for designing, programming, configuring, commissioning, and maintaining control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA) as well as selecting, integrating, and calibrating field instrumentation. You will lead or participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and prepare key technical documentation to support project delivery, handover, and operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12.
- ND: Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation)
- Btech: Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation) - (Advantage)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PREFERRED
- ECSA Candidate
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of PLC Programming skills, DCS & SCADA design, configuration, and implementation.
- Knowledge of Control and Instrumentation Design.
- Knowledge of Commissioning of Control and Instrumentation Systems (e.g. Schneider, Siemens, Allen Bradley)
- Computer Literacy
- Knowledge of different motor staters
- Proficient Knowledge in creating technical documentation: FDS, control philosophy, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, O&M manuals
Requirements
EXPERIENCE
- 3-5 Years’ Experience in industrial automation
- Proven Experience in designing, programming, configuring, and
commissioning PLC / DCS / SCADA systems (e.g. Schneider, Siemens, Allen
Bradley)
- 3-5 Years’ Experience in Design PLC Control Panels including Connection
and Loop Diagrams. Select and integrate sensors, transmitters, and control
devices for process automation.
- Hands-on experience with calibration and maintenance of field
instruments
- Experience conducting FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup support
- Experience in process industries (water, energy,
manufacturing, infrastructure or mining advantageous)
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Good Planning and Organized: Ability to structure tasks, set priorities, and allocate resources efficiently so that work proceeds smoothly.
- Adaptability to Fast-Paced Environment: Capability to quickly adjust to change, shifting priorities, and high work tempo without loss of performance.
- Working under pressure: Maintaining composure, focus, and quality of work when faced with urgent demands, crises, or tight conditions.
- Deadline driven: Strong motivation and discipline to meet time constraints, deliverables, and project milestones reliably.
- Attention to detail: Careful scrutiny of work to catch errors, ensure accuracy, and maintain high standards.
- Compliance: Strict adherence to rules, laws, standards, and policies applicable to the job and industry.
- Communication: Excellent verbal, written Communication Skills, telephone and interpersonal skills.
- Honest and Reliable: Consistent truthfulness, trustworthiness, and dependability in delivering commitments and upholding integrity
Benefits
- Vehicle Allowance
- Cell/Data Allowance
- Group Risk/Life & Funeral Cover
- Medical Aid & Vitality
- Provident Fund
- Professional Membership Incentive