Lead Electrical Automation Engineer — On-Site in Benoni

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Automation Engineer for its manufacturing operations in Benoni, Gauteng. The role drives innovation and efficiency through advanced automation across PLC, HMI, SCADA and robotics, with hands-on leadership of a team of engineers and technicians.

The successful candidate will oversee project management from conception to completion, collaborate with process, mechanical and production teams, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum of 9 years in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• At least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience with PLC, HMI/SCADA, and industrial networks.
• Robotics programming and integration experience is highly desirable.
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA is a plus.
• On-site in Benoni, Gauteng full-time commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and commissioning of electrical automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
• Develop and maintain automation software for performance and scalability.
• Manage automation projects from scope to budget and resources.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, and production teams to identify opportunities.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Develop and enforce automation standards and documentation.
• Evaluate new automation technologies for manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support supplier selection and procurement of automation hardware/software.

Skills

Automation leadership

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Robotics integration

Project management

Team mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Automation Engineer for its manufacturing operations in Benoni, Gauteng. The role drives innovation and efficiency through advanced automation across PLC, HMI, SCADA and robotics, with hands-on leadership of a team of engineers and technicians.

The successful candidate will oversee project management from conception to completion, collaborate with process, mechanical and production teams, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all automation