Automation Technician

Recruiter:

Objective Personnel

Job Ref:

BOK005879/GA

Date posted:

Monday, July 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Automation Technician

POSITION INFO:
Qualificaiton
Matric / Senior Certificate

Degree in technical field
Technical college or university studies in electric/electronic or software engineering.

Requirements

Capability of good technical analysis and technical reporting
Basic knowledge of mechanics
Very good knowledge of beverage industry machinery and automation
Must know PLC Programming
Advanced English
Availability for extensive travelling

Duties

Start-up, commissioning, testing and maintenance of the company's machines and production lines;
Perform mechanical and electrical corrective and preventive maintenance activities;
Install all software applications on company machines;
Software maintenance and modification respecting company's internal rules;
PLC programming and troubleshooting;
Provide technical assistance to company's clients in order to identify the best solutions and meet production timing;
Continuous optimization of the process, troubleshootinq and machine upqradinq.

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