Industrial Automation Technician: PLCs, SCADA & HMI Expert

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Control Systems Technician to join our East London team. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to support safe, reliable production operations.

You will read schematics, interpret diagrams, and work with engineering and production teams to drive system improvements. A technical automation qualification and 4+ years of relevant experience are required, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Industrial Control Systems Technician or closely related role.
• Proficiency with PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI/SCADA software.
• Solid understanding of industrial networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus) and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and documentation.
• Strong commitment to safety procedures and quality standards.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and configure industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA software.
• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and calibration of control system hardware and software components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret schematics, network diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Ensure safety regulations and best practices are followed in all activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify system improvements.
• Maintain detailed records of configurations, maintenance, and resolutions.
• Respond to urgent service requests and system breakdowns.
• Stay updated on new technologies in industrial control and automation.
• Provide technical support to operational staff for control system usage and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC platforms

HMI/SCADA software

Industrial networking

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Technical qualification in Industrial Automation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Control Systems Technician to join our East London team. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to support safe, reliable production operations.

You will read schematics, interpret diagrams, and work with engineering and production teams to drive system improvements. A technical automation qualification and 4+ years of relevant experience are required, with a focus on safety and quality.