Control Systems Engineer: Lead & Grow into Supervisor

Jendamark Automation; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Jendamark Automation in South Africa seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design, develop and commission world-class automated manufacturing systems across local and international projects.

You'll progress toward a Control Systems Supervisor role, leading programming teams and mentoring engineers while delivering projects on time and to high standards. Strong problem-solving and travel readiness are valued.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Approximately 3–5 years of industrial automation experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA software for automated systems.
• Design control philosophies and machine sequences.
• Configure industrial networks and fieldbus systems.
• Integrate robots, vision systems, motion control and measurement equipment.
• Test and commission equipment locally and internationally.
• Support customers during installation and production ramp-up.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical and Software Engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve software standards and engineering efficiency.
• Lead small programming teams and coordinate milestones.

Skills

Automation experience

Leadership potential

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Beckhoff

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Omron

Industrial Robotics

Motion Control

SCADA Systems

Machine Vision

Industrial Networking (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)

Job description

Jendamark Automation in South Africa seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design, develop and commission world-class automated manufacturing systems across local and international projects.

You'll progress toward a Control Systems Supervisor role, leading programming teams and mentoring engineers while delivering projects on time and to high standards. Strong problem-solving and travel readiness are valued.