Production Systems & Digitalization Lead - Manufacturing

Findojobs South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Systems & Digitalization Lead to enhance their manufacturing environment in Port Elizabeth. This role involves overseeing digital production systems and ensuring the integration of automation and MES platforms while focusing on system stability, cybersecurity, and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in manufacturing, production IT, or automation.
• Hands-on experience with SAP-related system integration.
• Strong technical communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the production application and server landscape.
• Lead SAP-to-plant software integration projects.
• Implement cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plans.

Skills

System stability

Project leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic, or Industrial) or Information Systems / Computer Science

Tools

MES platforms (Wonderware/AVEVA)

SCADA

Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI)

Job description

Production Systems & Digitalization Lead - Manufacturing

Our client is looking for a Production Systems & Digitalization Lead to join their team in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will take ownership of all digital production systems within a high-performance manufacturing environment. This senior technical specialist will lead system stability, integration, and digital advancement projects, focusing on MES platforms, automation systems, and SAP-to-plant integrations. The position combines engineering, IT, and project leadership, contributing directly to the company’s digital transformation and innovation roadmap.

Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain the production application and server landscape, including SQL/Oracle databases, MES, and automation systems

Ensure long-term system performance, reliability, and cybersecurity

Implement and administer MES platforms (e.g., Wonderware/AVEVA), SCADA systems, and historian databases

Lead SAP-to-plant software integration projects, coordinating between departments and vendors

Drive the digitization of manual processes and deploy custom digital tools using Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI)

Promote data-driven decision-making through application-level analytics and reporting

Lead and manage automation and application-related projects with full compliance to change control and MOC standards

Implement cybersecurity measures, patch management, backup systems, and disaster recovery plans

Drive cross-site technical standardization and participate in global digital forums and strategic initiatives

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic, or Industrial) and/or Information Systems / Computer Science

Minimum 10 years' experience in manufacturing, production IT, automation, or industrial digitalization

Dual-discipline experience (engineering and IT) essential

Hands-on experience with MES platforms (preferably Wonderware/AVEVA), SCADA, and historian systems

Proven track record in leading SAP-related system integration and rollout projects

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power BI, Power Automate)

Knowledge of cybersecurity in industrial systems, MOC governance, and IT auditing practices

Strong technical communication, independent work ethic, and ability to manage long-cycle projects

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