Control System Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES027837/SV

Date posted:

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

Join a progressive automation team where innovation and technical expertise are valued. In this role, your knowledge and experience will contribute directly to the successful delivery of complex projects, while providing opportunities to expand your skills, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact on business growth.

POSITION INFO:
Join a dynamic engineering team and play a key role in delivering innovative automation solutions that drive operational efficiency, reliability, and performance. We are seeking an experienced Automation Professional who is passionate about technology and eager to contribute to the design, development, testing, and commissioning of advanced industrial automation systems. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for PLC programming, HMI development, system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities. Working with industry-leading technologies, including RAPID and PrepMaster software, you will take projects from concept and design through to implementation and client handover, applying your technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality automation solutions. Collaborating with a team of highly skilled professionals, you will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple industries. This variety will enable you to broaden your technical expertise, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the successful execution of impactful, real-world automation applications. This opportunity offers a stimulating technical environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence are highly valued. You'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to business growth, and play a direct role in improving operational performance for a wide range of clients. If you are passionate about automation, thrive on solving complex technical challenges, and are committed to continuous learning and professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of industrial automation. Education: A Degree\/Diploma in Electrical\/Control System Engineering or a related scientific discipline in electronics or mechatronics. Job Experience & Skills Required: Experience in automation engineering is a must! We're particularly interested in your expertise with PLCs, variable speed drives, barcode scanners, safety devices, robotics (such as ABB, Mitsubishi, and Epson), and SCADA systems (Siemens WINCC preferred). Show us how you've made an impact in these areas! Are you a natural problem-solver? Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, and software domains will be key to your success in this role. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and overcome challenges with confidence! Attention to detail is crucial when working with advanced automation systems. We need someone who takes pride in their work and consistently delivers high-quality results. 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: Shaleen van Staden Specialist Recruitment Consultant- Engineering

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