Mining Automation Engineer — Onsite Upington

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

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowances

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Automation and Control Systems Specialist for its Upington operations in the Northern Cape. You will design, implement, maintain and optimize industrial automation across mining processes, ensuring safe, reliable operation and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, strong PLC/SCADA expertise, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to support daily production and safety compliance in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in programming PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and developing SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols and networking.
• Experience with instrumentation and control hardware selection.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and program PLC and SCADA systems for process control and plant automation.
• Implement and maintain industrial networks and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues in real-time to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, and programming logic.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and ensure control systems meet safety requirements.
• Specify and select instrumentation and control hardware.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to perform scheduled maintenance and upgrades.
• Support the integration of new automation technologies and systems.
• Provide technical training and support to operators and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Process control

Motion control

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics degree

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Automation and Control Systems Specialist for its Upington operations in the Northern Cape. You will design, implement, maintain and optimize industrial automation across mining processes, ensuring safe, reliable operation and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, strong PLC/SCADA expertise, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to support daily production and safety compliance in a heavy industrial setting.