Electrical Technician (Automation)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES024988/Nthat

Date posted:

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We’re recruiting on behalf of a client seeking an experienced Electrical Technician (Automation) to take ownership of automation, control systems, PLC programming, panel wiring, and instrumentation support within a fastâpaced manufacturing environment. This is a handsâon role for a technically strong and innovative individual who can troubleshoot, optimise, and enhance complex automation systems.

POSITION INFO:

Job & Company Description:

Our client is looking for a skilled Electrical Technician with a strong background in lowâcurrent electrical engineering and automation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, programming, commissioning, and optimising PLCâbased control systems, HMI interfaces, SCADA platforms, field devices, and electrical panels used in automated production equipment.
The role requires strong problemâsolving skills, the ability to manage multiple technical tasks, and the capability to provide onâsite support during machine installations, upgrades, and breakdowns.

Education:

Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Low Current) or equivalent

Job Experience & Skills Required:

2–3 years’ experience in electrical/automation engineering within a manufacturing environment

Technical Skills:

Strong problemâsolving & faultâfinding abilities
PLC programming & troubleshooting (Delta PLCs) using:
- WPLSoft
- ISPSoft
PLC ladder logic development and modification
Configuration of digital I/O, analogue cards (4–20mA, 0–10V), temperature modules, and signal scaling
MasterâSlave communication setup using:
- Ethernet (Modbus TCP/IP)
- RS485 (Modbus RTU / ASCII)
Integration with HMIs, VFDs, temperature controllers & field devices
Delta HMI programming using DOPSoft:
- Realâtime visualisation
- Alarm screens
- Data entry & recipe screens
- Trend graphs
SCADA development (Delta DiaView)
LabView application development
SQL server database development, ODBC integration
PowerBI dashboard/report creation
Calibration of loadcells, temperature controllers, etc.
VFD setup (Delta & Yaskawa)
Electrical panel design, wiring & interpretation of electrical drawings
Energy metering systems, CT installation, LPU tariff structures, TOU billing
SQLâbased energy monitoring & reporting
Working knowledge of LV metering installations
Basic mechanical fitting & tool usage

Professional Attributes:

Integrity, independence & accountability
Strong decisionâmaking and project management ability
Innovative, analytical thinker
Good understanding of plant processes & automation systems
Strong numerical and technical reasoning

Software Skills:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) – Intermediate to Advanced
Visual Basic for user forms (Excel / Access)
Microsoft Outlook for documentation & data storage

Key Responsibilities:

PLC programming, modification, and troubleshooting
Configuration and commissioning of PLC expansion modules
Setup of industrial communication networks
HMI design, development & commissioning
SCADA development & data integration
Panel wiring, electrical design & documentation updates
Commissioning, fault finding & onâsite support
Development of automation applications (LabView, SQL, PowerBI)
Ensuring reliable operation of control systems and automation equipment
Supporting continuous improvement across automation platforms
Energy monitoring, reporting & metering system support

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Nthato Gumede

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