Automation Engineer

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006274/N

Date posted:

Friday, March 13, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client based in the Northern Suburbs is looking for an Automation Engineer to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTSÂ

Tertiary engineering education.
3 to 5 Years experience in implementing industrial automation and process control solutions.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
Be willing to work long hours as and when required.
Be willing to travel and work away from home.
A valid driverâs license.
A valid passport.
You must be able to legally work in South Africa.

DESIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Familiar with Schneider EcoStruxure Machine, Automation & Control Expert, Vijeo Designer.
Familiar with Aveva Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Historian, Plant SCADA (Citect).
Familiar with Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7.
Familiar with Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley RS Logix 500/5000.
Familiar with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA.
Knowledge of PLC's, SCADA, SQL, MS Windows & MS Server.
Knowledge of Ethernet network configurations.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Include but are not limited to:

Industrial automation and process control engineering functions.
Design and implementation of automation systems.
PLC programming.
SCADA development and programming.
MES & reporting system development.
Factory acceptance testing.
Commissioning on site.
Support assistance on site.
Support / breakdown assistance on site.

REMUNERATIONÂ

Market related salary including a travel allowance.
Contribution towards a medical plan and towards a group scheme (disability and death).
A company PC and mobile phone will be provided as well.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
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