Control Systems Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE028737/SB

Date posted:

Friday, September 25, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
I'm seeking experienced Control Systems Engineers with a background in industrial automation, PLC programming and SCADA systems. This opportunity is ideal for engineers who have delivered automation projects within manufacturing, mining, utilities or process environments and are looking to work on complex control and optimisation initiatives.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Design and develop industrial control systems Program, configure and troubleshoot PLC and SCADA systems Develop functional design specifications and control philosophies Support system integration, commissioning and site acceptance testing Conduct fault finding and root cause analysis on automated systems Configure industrial networks and communication protocols Collaborate with electrical, instrumentation and operational teams Provide technical support and continuous improvement recommendations Skills & Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in Control Systems or Automation Engineering Strong PLC programming experience Experience with SCADA and HMI development Knowledge of industrial communication protocols Experience commissioning and troubleshooting automated systems Strong understanding of electrical control circuits and industrial automation principles Experience within manufacturing, mining, water treatment, utilities or process industries advantageous Qualification: BEng, BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering Registration with ECSA advantageous Relevant PLC or SCADA certifications advantageous 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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