Control & Automation Trainee

SAB; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for a structured 18-month Control & Automation Trainee Programme. This opportunity is designed for graduates to develop technical skills and gain hands-on experience while being immersed in the company culture. Trainees will engage in various projects, learn to troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing systems, all while working alongside experienced professionals. This role promises to be a stepping stone for those eager to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector and contribute to a future filled with innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science or Engineering required.
• 2-3 years experience in Control and Automation environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of Control & Automation processes.
• Participate in team structures and projects.
• Optimize manufacturing systems for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

SQL databases

PLC Programming (Siemens S7)

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Change Management

Education

BSc in Computer Science

BSc in Electrical Engineering

BSc in Information Technology

Tools

Manufacturing systems

Control and automation processes

Job description

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Control & Automation Trainee

Apply locations South Africa Default Location posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id 30069011

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Job Description

The Control & Automation Trainee Programme is a structured 18-month programme which is designed to address the acquisition of technical skills and experience for graduates as well as familiarize them with the company culture and principles. The rigour of the programme should ensure that an individual that has completed the programme can be allocated an area of responsibility immediately.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• A hands-on, self-study program where the Trainee is expected to gain a full understanding of the theory, principles and the Control & Automation processes
• Apply VPO principles
• Participation in the team structures including acting roles in identified positions, i.e. within Maintenance, Planning Systems and Control Systems
• Complete and be competent in Generic Modules within VPO, Engineering Safety, Safety & Environment, Control & Automation
• Complete identified Projects within the Engineering C&A Training Programme
• Participation in projects in the Plant environment aligned to the program requirements and brewery priorities
• Diagnosis of systemic and situational problems and troubleshooting
• Communication of learnings and solutions across various levels of the business
• Manage and control manufacturing systems infrastructure, Control and automation processes, databases and applications to ensure sustained integrity and stability of the environment
• Proactively optimize manufacturing systems to improve quality, efficiency and/or functionality
• Lead users through manufacturing systems interventions and change
• Work in teams
• Coach, guide and assist with training of all production employees
• Facilitation, project management and development of systems and/or reports to satisfy the requirements of production
• Assist with ensuring that the manufacturing systems environment remains aligned with the manufacturing systems strategy
• Identify and motivate technical CAPIN justification
• Improvement of manufacturing systems, process control and database knowledge within Production
• Understand and assist with network, IT support and process control

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Knowledge of systems, object-oriented programming languages, SQL databases, process modelling and report development as well as conceptual design/automation
• PLC Programming knowledge (Siemens S7)
• Extensive knowledge of business processes
• Ability to implement effective problem solving
• Sound organizational skills
• Good facilitation skills
• Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
• A good understanding of the Change Management Process
• Enquiring and analytical thinking ability
• Highly assertive
• A self-starter with high energy and a bias for action
• Working knowledge of relevant international standards (e.g. S88, ANSI-SQL)

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering
• 2-3 years relevant experience in Manufacturing systems Control and Automation environment

Additional Information:

• BAND: VIII

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

About Us

The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers – which articulates who we are and where we are going.

At SAB it’s always about more than the beer.

We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption.

SAB is one of South Africa’s admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy ‘from seed to sip’ of over 250000 jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish.