Remote Process Control Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Control Engineer for a fully remote role. Based notionally in Soweto, Gauteng, you will design, implement, and maintain advanced process control systems to optimize plant operations, improve product consistency, and contribute to safety.

The role leverages strong control theory, instrumentation, and automation expertise in a distributed, virtual team environment. You will collaborate with colleagues across locations, troubleshoot automation challenges, and drive

Qualifications

• Design and implement process control strategies for industrial plants.
• Experience with instrumentation and automation systems.
• Strong understanding of control theory and system optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain advanced process control systems.
• Optimize plant operations and ensure product consistency.
• Enhance safety through robust instrumentation and automation.

Skills

Process control

Control theory

Instrumentation

Automation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Process Control Engineer to join their team on a fully remote basis. While based notionally in Soweto, Gauteng , this role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced process control systems to optimize plant operations, ensure product consistency, and enhance safety. This remote-first position requires deep expertise in control theory, instrumentation, and automation, coupled with excellent virtual collaboration skills. You will work closely with distributed teams to integrate control strategies and troubleshoot complex automation challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of industrial automation in a flexible, modern work environment. Drive efficiency and innovation from your home office.