Control Systems Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES024199/TSH

Date posted:

Friday, January 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well-established engineering solutions provider, operating within the industrial and process sectors, is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join its growing team. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional with experience in automation and control systems for industrial applications.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop and implement control system architecture for industrial/process plants
PLC, HMI and SCADA programming, configuration and testing
Develop control philosophies, functional design specifications and IO lists
Commissioning and fault-finding on-site and remotely
Integration of instrumentation, drives and process equipment
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, safety and quality requirements
Provide technical support during project execution and handover

Minimum Requirements:

BEng Electrical Engineering (essential)
Proven experience in control systems engineering within industrial or process environments
Strong PLC programming experience (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar)
Experience with HMI/SCADA systems
Knowledge of industrial networks, instrumentation and automation standards
Ability to work independently and within multi-disciplinary project teams

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For more information contact:
Thabo Tshoane
Recruitment Consultant
0873510724

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