Senior Control Systems Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028682/KM

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Stability & Mature Environment

Looking for a stable environment where your experience is valued and your decisions make a difference? A leading engineering and automation solutions provider is looking for an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on automation professional with a passion for delivering advanced control system solutions within industrial and process plant environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and commissioning of sophisticated automation systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description Lead and execute control systems engineering activities across multiple automation projects. Design, develop, and implement PLC, SCADA, HMI, and control system solutions. Perform PLC programming, testing, commissioning, and system integration. Troubleshoot and resolve control system, instrumentation, and communication network faults. Develop and review control philosophies, functional design specifications, and engineering documentation. Support plant upgrades, modernization projects, and operational improvements. Liaise directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. Participate in site commissioning activities, including local and international travel where required. Education BEng and BSc,: Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Automation Engineering Or related engineering disciplines Job Experience and skills required Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial automation, control systems, or process control engineering. Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience. Proven experience in SCADA and HMI development. Exposure to industrial manufacturing, mining, process plants, or heavy engineering environments. Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities. Valid driver's licence. Ability to travel for project work and commissioning assignments. Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, Rockwell Automation \/ Allen-Bradley, ABB Automation Systems, Ignition SCADA, WinCC Advantageous Experience Mining, minerals processing, or metallurgical environments Process plant automation projects Modular plant design and commissioning DCS migrations and integration Industrial networking and communication architectures Functional Safety or SIL-rated systems ECSA registration or progress towards professional registration Multi-platform PLC programming experience 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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