Control Systems Engineer/Automation Engineer

Recruiter:

Recruitpro Solutions

Job Ref:

Rec000104/LL

Date posted:

Friday, January 30, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established system integrator based in Somerset West, Western Cape. The client is seeking three Control Systems Engineers to join their engineering team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality automation and process control solutions across a range of industries.

POSITION INFO:

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement PLC and SCADA control systems
Participate in automation projects from concept through to commissioning
Develop and maintain control system software and technical documentation
Support system integration, fault finding, and optimisation activities
Ensure automation solutions comply with engineering standards and client specifications
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients throughout the project lifecycle
Contribute to the successful delivery of projects across single-site and multi-site environments

Experience and Qualifications

3–6 years’ experience in control systems or industrial automation engineering
Practical experience with PLC and SCADA systems
Exposure to platforms such as Siemens, Schneider, Ignition, AVEVA, Sepasoft, Canary, or Flow
Experience working in industrial, process, or manufacturing environments
BEng or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering

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