Control Systems Engineer (Industrial Automation / Mining)

Recruiter:

Hlabahlosile

Job Ref:

Cariena/Trompie

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting a Control System Engineer that will be responsible for the design, development, testing and implementation of control systems according to client-specific requirements

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Design cost-effective control system solutions to meet client requirements.
Develop system architectures and industrial communication networks.
Develop and program PLC systems.
Develop SCADA and HMI applications.
Design and implement networks including Ethernet, Fibre and Profinet.
Develop simulation applications for testing and training.
Test, commission and implement complete control system solutions.
Provide client training, technical assistance and post-project support.
Participate in standby/service-level support as required. Control Systems Engineer

Minimum Requirements

Degree, Technical Diploma or NQF equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering.
5 years or more operational and control systems design experience.
Proven experience in control system design.
Strong knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems.
Experience with Rockwell and/or Siemens PLC & SCADA.
Experience with Schneider Control Expert and/or AVEVA/Wonderware will be advantageous.
Knowledge of international control system specifications and standards.
Exposure to the mining industry and Mine Health & Safety legislation will be advantageous. Control Systems Engineer

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on Control Systems Engineer with solid PLC, SCADA, HMI, industrial networking, commissioning and control-system design experience, ideally gained within mining or heavy industrial environments.

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