Process Engineer Bakeries

Premier FMCG Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Pretoria is seeking a Process Engineer specialized in PLC and SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical skills and be responsible for managing and improving systems within the bakeries division. You will ensure technical projects are delivered effectively while training junior technicians. This role requires extensive experience in programming and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• 5 years of PLC and SCADA programming experience.
• 5 years of Electrical and Instrumentation background.
• 2 years of stakeholder management experience.
• 5 years of proven track record in delivering technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% availability of the PLC System for the Bakeries division.
• Ensure 100% availability of the SCADA System for the Bakeries division.
• Manage all PLC, SCADA, and Electrical projects in line with company standards.
• Initiate and manage all electrical savings for the Bakeries division.
• Oversee the Junior process technician development program.

Skills

PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron)

SCADA'S (CITECT, PES, FIX)

Fault Diagnosis Skills

Analytical Skills

Logical Reasoning Skills

Systematic and Methodical Skills

Education

Instrumentation or Electrical Trade

N4 Electrical

Diploma in Programming (C++)

A+ Computer Repair

Certified Engineer

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Office

Access and SQL

Job description

Job title : Process Engineer Bakeries

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : October 21, 2025

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Job Purpose

• To provide expertise and support to the bakeries division on their PLC, SCADA and electrical systems

Responsibilities

• To ensure 100% availability of the PLC System for the Bakeries division by : developing and installation of new programs; upgrading of current programs; fault finding on programs; training of maintenance personnel especially in PLC’s and the training to Junior process technician
• To ensure 100% availability of the SCADA System for the Bakeries division by : programming and design of new systems; upgrading of software ensuring that systems are updated continuously; ensure that reporting systems are up to date; fault finding and Repair to Desktop PC and the training to Junior process technician
• To manage all PLC, SCADA and Electrical projects in line with Premier Standards
• To initiate and manage all electrical savings for the Bakeries division
• To initiate and oversee the Junior process technician development program

Qualification Requirements

• Instrumentation or Electrical Trade Essential
• N4 Electrical Essential
• Diploma in Programming (C++) Essential
• A+ Computer Repair Essential
• Certified Engineer Desirable

Experience Requirements

• PLC and SCADA programming 5 years
• Electrical and Instrumentation background 5 years
• Stakeholder management experience 2 years
• Working knowledge of third-party management 2 years
• Proven track record in delivering technical projects 5 years
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• Access and SQL Advanced
• Experience with discontinued software platforms
• E.g. DOS – Present Experience with discontinued hardware

Key Outputs

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Attributes)

• PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron)
• SCADA’S (CITECT, PES, FIX)
• Knowledge of Instrumentation and Electricity Design

Job Related Skills

• Fault Diagnosis Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Systematic and Methodical Skills
• Logical Reasoning Skills

Deadline : 14th October,2025