Automation Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES025242/Sorik

Date posted:

Friday, March 20, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Take your career to the next level as an Automation Engineer by working on advanced automation projects in a role that offers true ownership, continuous technical development, and clear long-term career progression.

POSITION INFO:
Be part of a progressive automation team as an experienced Automation Engineer, working on cutting-edge
industrial projects. You’ll play a key role in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and system integration, tackling
complex technical challenges that sharpen your skills. In a collaborative and growth-focused environment,
you’ll continuously develop while contributing to impactful solutions.

Education:

NDip / BTech / BEng in Electronic/Computer Engineering

Job Experience & Skills Required:

3-4 years' experience
PLC knowledge (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, etc.)
Python experience
Integration of systems
Software experience
SQL experience

Apply now!

For more engineering jobs, please visit:
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information contact:
Sorika Coetzer

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Automation Engineer
Location: Centurion
Salary:
Take your career to the next level as an automation engineer by working on advanced automation projects in a role that offers true ownership, continuous technical development, and clear long-term career progression.
Today

Automation engineer
Location: Centurion
Salary:
We are looking for a skilled automation engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated systems that improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability across our operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement innovative automation solutions.
2 days ago

Automation Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Join a project focused team where you will create advanced document automation solutions using modern tools. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys building smart systems that extract and manage information from digital files.
15 days ago

Automation engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R40 000 Monthly
Lexdan Select is assisting a client with there search for a automation engineer. Based in Centurion.
15 days ago

Automation Engineer
Location: Centurion
Salary: Annually
This opportunity will progress your automation engineering career to new heights!
25 days ago

Industrial Automation Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established automation engineering firm based in Johannesburg. The client is seeking a Junior to Intermediate Industrial automation engineer to support the design, implementation, and commissioning of automation solutions across a range of industrial projects.
Today

Senior Industrial Automation Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading automation engineering firm based in Edenvale, Johannesburg. The client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Industrial automation engineer to take technical ownership of complex automation projects while providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Today

Automation Engineer
Location: Sandton
Salary:
73 days ago

Electrical Automation Engineer
Location: Germiston
Salary:
Electrical automation engineer is needed at a company in Randburg. Minimum Diploma in Electrical engineering. Must have 8+ yearsâ experience in MCC Design, Control Panel Design, PLC & SCADA Systems, Factory Acceptance Test and proficiency in Allan Bradley and Siemens.
24 days ago

Linux Engineer (Automation - Ansible)
Location: Midrand
Salary: 50000 Monthly
Position: Linux engineer (automation / Ansible)Company: NEC XONLocation: Gauteng - HybridContract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 24 MonthsStart Date: 1 April 2026 (ASAP)Salary: R50 000.00 to R70 000 per month depending on Experience
9 days ago