Lead Industrial Automation Engineer – Mining & Robotics

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

International training opportunities

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Industrial Automation Engineer to spearhead automation initiatives in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced automation systems, leading a team of engineers and technicians across PLC, HMI/SCADA, and robotics projects.

The role requires a strong background in industrial control systems, safety standards, and a proactive, innovative mindset to drive efficiency and reliability at scale. Willingness to relocate to Kimberley is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in industrial automation engineering with 2+ years in lead/supervisory role.
• Proven experience with Rockwell, Siemens or Schneider PLCs and HMI/SCADA development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of complex automation and control systems across plant operations.
• Mentor and manage automation engineers and technicians, providing guidance and feedback.
• Develop and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA logic for new and existing equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics

Industrial networks

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Industrial Automation Engineer to spearhead automation initiatives in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced automation systems, leading a team of engineers and technicians across PLC, HMI/SCADA, and robotics projects.

The role requires a strong background in industrial control systems, safety standards, and a proactive, innovative mindset to drive efficiency and reliability at scale. Willingness to relocate to Kimberley is expected.