PLC Specialist, Tshwane

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

We are seeking a PLC Specialist for a permanent vacancy based in Tshwane, Gauteng

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• 5 years’ experience in Automation and Instrumentation
• Extensive working knowledge of PLC programming, Siemens ABB; KUKA; KRC 4; TIA Portal, Integra wave 4; PLC programming, Siemens S5 & S7, Festo S7, Festo and ABB Stamp master
• T3/S4 Diploma Instrumentation/ Electronic/Electrical/Mechatronics
• 2-3 years as Technician in the electrical field, especially in Automation (pneumatics, hydraulics, maintenance/robotics/projects)

Knowledge and Skills required-

• Technical techniques; Fault finding and Robots repair and maintenance
• Manufacturing processes; Basic understanding of quality systems
• Fault finding and maintenance of presses
• Communication, problem solving & interpersonal skills

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Repair and maintain robots to ensure customer and company quality standards are met
• Do fault finding and preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedule according to job cards and relevant works instruction
• Compile feedback on time sheets and ensure accurate repair data
• Ensure company procedures, works instruction and quality systems are always adhered to.
• Participate actively in the departmental problem solving as per company requirements
• Ensure that works practises comply with the company SHEQ procedures and works instructions.

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