Automation Engineer

Greenro Solutions; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenro Solutions, based in Midrand, South Africa, seeks an Automation Engineer to design, program, configure, and commission control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA). You will lead FATs/SATs and prepare essential technical documentation for project delivery and operations.

Requirements include ND/Btech in Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation) and 3–5 years in industrial automation. Knowledge of Schneider, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley equipment is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is the minimum requirement.
• ND: Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation).
• Btech: Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, configure, commission, and maintain control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA).
• Lead or participate in FATs and SATs and prepare technical documentation.
• Support project delivery, handover, and operations.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS/SCADA design

Control instrumentation design

Commissioning

Technical documentation

Motor stators knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

ND: Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation)

Btech: Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation) - Advantage

Grade 12

Job description

Job Description

Midrand, South Africa | Posted on 03/11/2026

Greenro Solutions is a professional end-to-end Electrical and Automation solutions provider.

We provide solutions that cut across industry verticals. Our highly qualified and experienced personnel provide our partners with high quality solutions that add value.

These solutions are engineered with People at the center.

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for designing, programming, configuring, commissioning, and maintaining control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA) as well as selecting, integrating, and calibrating field instrumentation. You will lead or participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and prepare key technical documentation to support project delivery, handover, and operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12.
  
• ND: Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation)
  
• Btech: Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation) - (Advantage)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PREFERRED

• ECSA Candidate
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of PLC Programming skills, DCS & SCADA design, configuration, and implementation.
  
• Knowledge of Control and Instrumentation Design.
  
• Knowledge of Commissioning of Control and Instrumentation Systems (e.g. Schneider, Siemens, Allen Bradley)
  
• Computer Literacy
  
• Knowledge of different motor staters
  
• Proficient Knowledge in creating technical documentation: FDS, control philosophy, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, O&M manuals
  

Requirements

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 Years’ Experience in industrial automation
  
• 3-5 Years’ Experience in Design PLC Control Panels including Connectionand Loop Diagrams. Select and integrate sensors, transmitters, and controldevices for process automation.
  
• Hands-on experience with calibration and maintenance of fieldinstruments
  
• Experience conducting FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup support
  
• Experience in process industries (water, energy,manufacturing, infrastructure or mining advantageous)
  

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Good Planning and Organized: Ability to structure tasks, set priorities, and allocate resources efficiently so that work proceeds smoothly.
  
• Adaptability to Fast-Paced Environment: Capability to quickly adjust to change, shifting priorities, and high work tempo without loss of performance.
  
• Working under pressure: Maintaining composure, focus, and quality of work when faced with urgent demands, crises, or tight conditions.
  
• Deadline driven: Strong motivation and discipline to meet time constraints, deliverables, and project milestones reliably.
  
• Attention to detail: Careful scrutiny of work to catch errors, ensure accuracy, and maintain high standards.
  
• Compliance: Strict adherence to rules, laws, standards, and policies applicable to the job and industry.
  
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written Communication Skills, telephone and interpersonal skills.
  
• Honest and Reliable: Consistent truthfulness, trustworthiness, and dependability in delivering commitments and upholding integrity