Control Systems Engineer: Path to Lead & Global Projects

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

Job summary

Jendamark Automation in South Africa is seeking a Control Systems Engineer who will design, develop and commission world-class automated manufacturing systems, working with senior engineers on projects across SA and internationally.

The role offers a clear path to supervision, with opportunities to lead programming teams, mentor engineers, coordinate commissioning and drive improvements in engineering standards.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of industrial automation experience.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA software.
• 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 ramp-up.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical and Software Engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve software standards and engineering efficiency.

Skills

Industrial automation

Problem solving

Customer communication

Travel willingness

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Beckhoff

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Omron

Industrial Robotics

Motion Control

SCADA Systems

Machine Vision

Industrial Networking

Job description

Jendamark Automation in South Africa is seeking a Control Systems Engineer who will design, develop and commission world-class automated manufacturing systems, working with senior engineers on projects across SA and internationally.

The role offers a clear path to supervision, with opportunities to lead programming teams, mentor engineers, coordinate commissioning and drive improvements in engineering standards.