SUMMARY:
An excellent opportunity exists for a technically strong and hands-on PLC TECHNICIAN to join a large-scale industrial plant expansion and installation project within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
POSITION INFO:
Title: PLC Technician
Area: Ermelo
Industry exposure required: Industrial Manufacturing / Automation / Engineering Projects / Plant Expansion / Power & Process Systems
Ref No.: TRG 2486
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable
Start Date: ASAP Neg.
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Strong industrial PLC, automation, commissioning, installations, and fault-finding experience essential.
An excellent opportunity exists for a technically strong and hands-on PLC TECHNICIAN to join a large-scale industrial plant expansion and installation project within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- The successful candidate will be involved in industrial electrical and automation installations, commissioning, fault finding, shutdown support, plant upgrades, refurbishment work, and ongoing process optimisation within a heavy industrial operation.
- This role requires a practical and solutions-driven technician capable of working closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and Engineering teams during commissioning and operational startup phases.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install, commission, test, and fault-find PLC and automation systems.
- Assist with industrial plant installations, upgrades, refurbishments, and shutdown work.
- Perform fault-finding on PLC-controlled production and process equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and control diagrams.
- Assist with MCC installations, motor control systems, VSDs, instrumentation, and control circuits.
- Configure and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems.
- Conduct I/O testing, loop checks, and commissioning activities.
- Support breakdown maintenance and plant optimisation activities.
- Assist with electrical panel inspections and modifications.
- Work closely with project engineers, contractors, electricians, and maintenance teams.
- Maintain compliance with safety standards, lockout procedures, and project requirements.
- Provide technical support during startup and production integration phases.
- Maintain accurate commissioning documentation and technical reports.
- Support preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
PLC / SYSTEMS / EQUIPMENT EXPOSURE ADVANTAGEOUS:
- Siemens PLC Systems (S7 / TIA Portal)
- Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
- Schneider Electric PLC Systems
- Mitsubishi PLCs
- ABB Drives and Automation
- Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
- Soft Starters
- SCADA Systems
- HMI Interfaces
- Industrial Sensors & Instrumentation
- MCC Panels
- Servo Drives & Motor Control
- Process Control Systems
- Conveyor & Materials Handling Systems
- Boilers & Thermal Plant Systems
- Biomass / Power Generation Systems
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Control Systems
- Industrial Networking & Communications
- Electrical Reticulation & Distribution Systems
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- N4 / N5 / N6 Electrical qualification, Diploma, or related technical qualification.
- PLC Programming / Automation certification advantageous.
- Trade Tested Electrician highly advantageous.
- Minimum 5+ years’ industrial PLC and automation experience.
- Strong industrial manufacturing or project installation background essential.
- Experience within manufacturing plants, processing plants, industrial projects, sawmills, board plants, power plants, FMCG, mining, or similar heavy industry advantageous.
- Strong commissioning and fault-finding capability.
- Hands-on electrical and instrumentation experience.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work overtime, shutdowns, and project-related hours where required.
- Valid driver’s licence advantageous.
- Stable employment history with traceable references.
- Local residency or willingness to relocate required.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
- Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook.com, quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2486) in the subject line.
Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):
- Tertiary and secondary qualifications
- Professional memberships and/or partnerships
- Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates
- Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences
- Previous employment references with contactable details
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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