Automation Engineer

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006274/N

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 29, 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 Â Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Â Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. By applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request our POPI Act Policy.

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