C&I Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE028318/HB

Date posted:

Friday, June 26, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

600 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a C&I Engineer with hands-on experience in industrial environments and a passion for optimising control systems? This role offers the opportunity to work on complex process systems, improve plant performance, and deliver reliable automation solutions within a technically advanced engineering environment.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Design, develop, and maintain control and instrumentation systems Support plant operations by ensuring optimal system performance and reliability Develop control philosophies, logic, and instrumentation specifications Monitor and troubleshoot control systems to minimise downtime and improve efficiency Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to resolve system issues Assist in system upgrades, modifications, and optimisation projects Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards Conduct system testing, commissioning, and performance validation Interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and control system documentation Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on process improvements Skills & Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience as a C&I Engineer Experience in the mineral processing and\/or mining industry Strong knowledge of control systems, PLCs, and instrumentation Experience with process control and plant automation systems Ability to troubleshoot and optimise industrial control systems Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good communication and teamwork ability Ability to work in a fast-paced, operational environment Qualification: BEng \/ BTech Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics Engineering Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. 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. 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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