Control Systems Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028315/KM

Date posted:

Monday, October 5, 2026

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

Become a Leader in Industrial Automation

Control Systems Engineer

Are you passionate about industrial automation and looking for an opportunity that offers more than just programming? A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join its growing engineering team and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge automation projects across South Africa and abroad.

POSITION INFO:
Company Description: Our client is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join their growing automation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications, configuring industrial networks, integrating robotics and motion control systems, and commissioning automated manufacturing solutions. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative control systems while supporting installation, troubleshooting, production ramp-ups, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a structured career path into a future Control Systems Supervisor position, providing leadership development and project management exposure. Education: National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Process Instrumentation Analytical Chemistry Chemical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Job Experience & Skills Required: Minimum 3-5 years' experience within industrial automation and control systems environments. Experience with PLC programming and automation system development. Strong knowledge of Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, or Omron platforms. Experience developing and supporting HMI and SCADA systems. Exposure to industrial networking protocols including Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet\/IP, and serial communications. Experience integrating robotics, machine vision, and motion control systems. Strong commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault-finding experience. Exposure to automotive manufacturing environments will be advantageous. Willingness to travel locally and internationally for project commissioning activities. Strong technical documentation and reporting abilities. Excellent problem-solving and client-facing communication skills. Valid driver's licence 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: Karabo Mnguni 0873510724

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