HOD Control Systems & Digitisation

Redheads Engineering Group; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a skilled Control Systems Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative automation solutions. This role involves managerial duties, technical leadership, and project management to ensure quality and timely delivery of automation projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in industrial automation, strong technical skills, and the ability to mentor a team, contributing to the development of high-impact solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance incentives

Opportunity to lead innovative automation projects

Career growth through professional development

Collaborative engineering environment

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in industrial automation.
• Minimum 5 years in project management or team leadership.
• Practical experience in FAT Testing and Commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the control systems engineering team.
• Manage integration projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Design system architecture and industrial communication networks.

Skills

Project Management

Control System Design

PLC Programming

SCADA Development

Team Leadership

Technical Support

Education

Degree in Systems, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

PLC (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell, etc.)

SCADA Systems (Aveva, Siemens, Rockwell, etc.)

Microsoft SQL

Microsoft Reporting Services

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and driven Control Systems Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of systems engineers in delivering cutting-edge automation and integration solutions across industrial environments. If you have a strong foundation in electrical, electronic, or mechatronic engineering, and thrive at the intersection of technical execution and leadership, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or NQF Equivalent in Systems, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in industrial automation.
• Minimum 5 years of project management or team leadership experience.
• Practical experience in Control System Design, Development, FAT Testing, and Commissioning.
• Proficient in PLC programming with hands-on experience in at least two of the following:
• Siemens, Schneider, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Omron, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi.
• Experience with SCADA development on at least two of:
• Aveva, Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell, Adroit.
• Proficient in Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Reporting Services.
• Exposure to MES, BMS, and EMS systems will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Managerial Duties

• Lead and mentor the control systems engineering team.
• Manage integration projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.
• Maintain compliance with quality systems and safety protocols.
• Develop the team through structured planning and OEM certification pathways.
• Act as client liaison for all project-related matters.
• Produce regular project, safety, and quality reports for senior management.

Technical Duties

• Design system architecture and industrial communication networks (Ethernet, Fibre, Profinet, etc.).
• Develop, test, and implement PLC and SCADA solutions tailored to client specifications.
• Create simulation tools for system testing and training.
• Deliver efficient, scalable, and robust industrial automation systems.
• Provide post-deployment technical support as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to lead innovative and high-impact automation projects.
• Career growth through continued professional development and training.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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