Head Of Department, Control Systems And Digitization

AtripleA Recruitment & Temps; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Department for Control Systems and Digitization. The role involves overseeing the design and implementation of control systems, managing projects, and leading a technical team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and substantial experience in industrial automation with strong skills in PLC programming and SCADA development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in industrial automation.
• 5+ years in project or management roles.
• Familiarity with FMCG, Food & Beverage, or Milling industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the control systems engineering team, ensuring project quality, safety, and adherence to timelines.
• Manage system integration projects, ensuring profitability, timely delivery, and contract compliance.
• Mentor team members, ensuring they meet training and certification standards.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Systems, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Microsoft SQL

Reporting Services

Job description

Job Title

Head of Department, Control Systems and Digitization

Job Purpose

Oversee the design, development, and testing of control systems and operational technology, ensuring they meet client-specific requirements while managing both the technical and managerial aspects of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Managerial
  • Lead the control systems engineering team, ensuring project quality, safety, and adherence to timelines.
  • Manage system integration projects, ensuring profitability, timely delivery, and contract compliance.
  • Liaise with other departments and clients for project coordination.
  • Mentor team members, ensuring they meet training and certification standards.
  • Report on project status, safety, and quality.
• Technical
  • Design cost-effective solutions that meet client needs.
  • Prepare detailed designs and system architecture for software and communication network implementations.
  • Develop, test, and implement PLC, SCADA / HMI, and operational technology applications.
  • Create simulation applications for testing / training and ensure project quality standards.
  • Provide post-project support, training, and client assistance for SLA and callouts.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Systems, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 5-10 years in industrial automation and 5+ years in project / management roles.
• Expertise in PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Allen Bradley, etc.) and SCADA development (Aveva, Siemens, Rockwell, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft SQL and Reporting Services.
• Familiarity with MES, BMS, EMS, and exposure to FMCG, Food & Beverage, or Milling industries is a plus.

Behavioural Competencies

• Behavioural Competencies
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Leadership abilities, adaptability, and the capacity to meet deadlines under pressure.