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Industrial Automation Engineer ( Electrical Engineering)


Job Location:

Pretoria - South Africa

Yearly Salary: ZAR 1 - 7
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: NES028086-KM-1

Network Engineering is recruiting on behalf of an industry-leading engineering company looking for a Industrial Automation Engineer to drive innovative automation projects across complex manufacturing environments. If youre passionate about advanced control systems robotics and process optimization this opportunity is for you
Duties & Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Automation Engineer to design program and maintain automated systems and mechanical processes. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing efficiency programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs) integrating robotic systems and ensuring maximum uptime across automated production lines.
You will lead automation projects from concept through commissioning collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and implement world-class control solutions that improve operational performance and productivity.

Education:
  • / BSc Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Electronic Engineering or Automation Engineering
  • ECSA registration advantageous
  • Additional Automation Robotics or Control Systems certifications beneficial
Job Experience & Skills Required:
  • Minimum 4-8 years experience in industrial automation engineering
  • Proven PLC programming and control systems design experience
  • Experience with Siemens Allen Bradley Schneider Beckhoff or equivalent platforms
  • Strong SCADA HMI and industrial network integration experience
  • Robotics integration and commissioning experience advantageous
  • Experience with instrumentation process control and electrical design
  • Strong knowledge of industrial automation standards and best practices
  • Exposure to project engineering and system commissioning
  • Ability to lead automation improvement initiatives
  • Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills
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For more information contact:
Karabo Mnguni

Package & Remuneration
Annually

Required Experience:

IC