Automation Technician –Automation Lead

Recruiter:

Scholtz Partners International

Job Ref:

Automation Technicia..

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R35 000 – R45 000

SUMMARY:
Automation Technician –Automation Lead

POSITION INFO:

⚙️ Automation Technician – Automation Lead

💰 Salary: R35 000 – R45 000

Are you an experienced Automation Technician ready to step into a leadership role?

We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Lead to take ownership of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and robotic software installation projects — leading delivery from development through commissioning and final handover.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys hands-on leadership, structured project coordination, and industrial automation excellence.

✅ Experience Required

• Proven PLC programming and robot programming experience
• Automotive sector experience preferred
• Strong exposure to:
▪️ KUKA Robots
▪️ Beckhoff PLCs
▪️ Siemens PLCs

🎓 Qualifications

• Degree / National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Industrial Automation or related field
OR
• Applicable Trade Certificate (Electrical / Millwright / Mechatronic)

💻 Computer Skills

• MS Windows, Outlook, Excel, MS Project
• AutoCAD advantageous

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

📋 Project Management

• Plan and coordinate automation projects from initiation to commissioning
• Define project scope, milestones, resources, and delivery timelines
• Track progress against schedules, budgets, and risk registers
• Conduct progress meetings and provide structured updates

⚙️ Technical Delivery

• Lead PLC programming (Siemens / Beckhoff)
• Drive HMI development and SCADA configuration
• Robot programming, calibration, and integration
• Conduct FAT, SAT, commissioning, and optimisation
• Troubleshoot software, robotics, and instrumentation faults
• Manage PLC and robot backups with correct storage standards
• Collaborate with engineering on updates and reworks

👨‍🔧 Leadership

• Allocate tasks and monitor execution
• Ensure quality, compliance, and safety standards
• Mentor and develop junior technicians
• Support recruitment and onboarding where required

🌟 Key Skills

• Strong technical leadership
• Project planning and structured execution
• Excellent troubleshooting ability
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders
• Hands-on leadership style
• Quality and safety focused

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