PLC & Robotics Automation Technician

University of Fort Hare; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Fort Hare in Pretoria is seeking a PLC Specialist for a permanent vacancy based in Tshwane, Gauteng. You will apply extensive PLC programming experience to Siemens S5/S7, ABB and KUKA systems, and support automation projects across the site.

Ideal candidates have a T3/S4 Diploma in Instrumentation or related field, plus 5 years in automation. You will fault-find, maintain robots, and ensure quality and SHEQ compliance while collaborating with maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Formal diploma in instrumentation or related field is required.
• Strong PLC programming and robotics maintenance skills are essential.
• Experience with Siemens S5/S7, ABB, KUKA and related automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain robots to meet quality standards.
• Perform fault finding and preventive maintenance per schedule.
• Document repair data and time sheets accurately.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures and quality systems.
• Collaborate in departmental problem solving and SHEQ compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics maintenance

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication

Education

T3/S4 Diploma Instrumentation/ Electronic/ Electrical/ Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7

Siemens S5

TIA Portal

ABB

KUKA

Festo

Job description

The University of Fort Hare in Pretoria is seeking a PLC Specialist for a permanent vacancy based in Tshwane, Gauteng. You will apply extensive PLC programming experience to Siemens S5/S7, ABB and KUKA systems, and support automation projects across the site.

Ideal candidates have a T3/S4 Diploma in Instrumentation or related field, plus 5 years in automation. You will fault-find, maintain robots, and ensure quality and SHEQ compliance while collaborating with maintenance teams.