Process Control Technician

Pivot Services; Pretoria; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa is seeking a Real-time Control Systems Engineer to monitor and optimise manufacturing control systems. You will diagnose faults, analyze data, and support process improvements across PLC, SCADA, HMI and MES environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with Wonderware System Platform, Siemens S7 and other PLC/SCADA tools within GMP or ISO 9001 settings. Permanent position with opportunities for advancement.

Formación

• Minimum: N6 or National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics.
• Preferred: National Diploma or BTech in Electrical/Control/Process Engineering.
• 3–5 years in a process control, automation, or instrumentation role in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Experience with SCADA (Wonderware System Platform), HMI, and PLC (Siemens S7); GMP/ISO 9001 background preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and support process control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES).
• Perform routine diagnostics and troubleshoot control faults.
• Ensure data logging, trending and reporting systems are accurate.
• Analyse production data to identify deviations and improvement opportunities.
• Support advanced control strategies to stabilise and optimise operations.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Documentation

Educación

N6 or National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics

National Diploma or BTech in Electrical/Control/Process Engineering

Herramientas

Wonderware System Platform

Siemens S7

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI

Descripción del empleo

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About the Role

Real-time control systems monitoring and support - Integration and support of PLC, SCADA, MES, and other control systems - Troubleshooting and analysis of control-related faults - Data analysis and trending for process improvement - Understanding of process instrumentation and automation hardware - Support for continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives - Compliance with control system documentation and version control standards

Key Responsibilities

• Key Outcomes: - Control System Support and Maintenance - Monitor and support process control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES). - Perform routine diagnostics and troubleshooting to resolve automation and control faults. - Ensure proper data logging, trending, and reporting systems are operational and accurate. - Process Performance Monitoring and Improvement - Analyse production data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities. - Support advanced control strategies to stabilise and optimise manufacturing operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education - Minimum: N6 or National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics - Preferred: National Diploma or BTech in Electrical/Control/Process Engineering - Experience - 3–5 years in a process control, automation, or instrumentation role in an FMCG or manufacturing environment - Proven experience with SCADA (e.g., Wonderware System Platform), HMI, and PLC (e.g., Siemens S7) systems
• Proven experience with SCADA (e.g., Wonderware System Platform), HMI, and PLC (e.g., Siemens S7) systems - Experience in a GMP-regulated or ISO 9001-certified plant preferred - Working knowledge of PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA systems

work Employment type Permanent

location_on Location Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

apartment Employer Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

event Closing date 12 November 2026