Senior Automation Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE027961/CHJ

Date posted:

Friday, April 10, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
If you’re aiming to become a true specialist, this dynamic environment provides the perfect platform—offering challenging, high-impact projects that will sharpen your expertise and accelerate your professional growth.

POSITION INFO:

HMI and SCADA development
Siemens TIA portal
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing
Implementation of batch processing plant configuration
Database automation application
Liaising with clients and providing ongoing support

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5-8 years’ of experience in an industrial automation industry
Project management experience is highly advantageous
Work well independently
Valid Driver’s license

Qualification:
BEng/BTech or Diploma in Electrical/ Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact CHRISTOPHER JULIUS on , quoting the Ref: CTE027961

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