Automation Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE028771/SB

Date posted:

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We're currently engaging with experienced Critical Facilities Engineers for upcoming opportunities within the data centre and critical infrastructure sectors.
This role is well suited to professionals responsible for maintaining the reliability, performance and availability of essential electrical and mechanical systems within mission-critical environments. We're particularly interested in connecting with engineers who have experience supporting facilities where uptime, safety and operational continuity are paramount.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical facility infrastructure Support the performance and reliability of electrical, mechanical and cooling systems Conduct fault finding, root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with operational standards Assist with infrastructure upgrades, projects and commissioning activities Skills & Experience: Experience within data centres, critical facilities, telecommunications, healthcare, utilities or industrial environments Strong understanding of power distribution, generators, UPS systems and backup power infrastructure Exposure to HVAC, cooling systems and building services environments Experience managing technical contractors and maintenance activities Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities Qualification: BTech, National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field Professional registration advantageous Data centre or critical infrastructure experience beneficial Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.

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