Senior Control Systems Engineer

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Gauteng, South Africa, seeks a hands-on control systems engineer to lead engineering activities on multiple projects, designing, developing, and implementing PLC, SCADA, and HMI solutions, and performing end-to-end testing, commissioning, and system integration across plant environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC programming and commissioning experience, SCADA/HMI development skills, fault‑finding capability, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in industrial automation or control systems engineering.
• Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience.
• SCADA and HMI development experience.
• Experience within industrial plant or process plant environments.
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel for project and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead control systems engineering activities on multiple projects.
• Design, develop, and implement PLC, SCADA, and HMI solutions.
• Perform PLC programming, testing, commissioning, and system integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to control systems, instrumentation, and industrial communications.
• Review PLC programs, control philosophies, and engineering deliverables.
• Support plant upgrades, modifications, and performance improvements.
• Work directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in local and international commissioning activities when required.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Troubleshooting

Systems integration

Client engagement

Travel flexibility

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering

Related Engineering disciplines

Tools

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

Rockwell / Allen-Bradley

ABB

Ignition

WinCC

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

DCS Platforms

VSDs

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead control systems engineering activities on multiple projects.
• Design, develop, and implement PLC, SCADA, and HMI solutions.
• Perform PLC programming, testing, commissioning, and system integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to control systems, instrumentation, and industrial communications.
• Review PLC programs, control philosophies, and engineering deliverables.
• Support plant upgrades, modifications, and performance improvements.
• Work directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in local and international commissioning activities when required.

Education

• BEng, BSc, BTech, or National Diploma in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Related Engineering disciplines

Job Experience and skills required

• Minimum 5 yearsexperience in industrial automation or control systems engineering.
• Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience.
• SCADA and HMI development experience.
• Experience within industrial plant or process plant environments.
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel for project and commissioning activities.

Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following technologies:

• Siemens S7 / TIA Portal
• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley
• ABB
• Ignition
• WinCC
• DCS Platforms
• Profibus
• Profinet
• Ethernet/IP
• Modbus
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

Advantageous Experience

• Mining or mineral processing environments
• Process plant automation projects
• Modular plant projects
• DCS integration
• Industrial networking
• Functional Safety / SIL systems
• ECSA registration or progress towards registration
• Multi-platform PLC programming experience

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands-on engineer who combines strong PLC and automation expertise with practical commissioning experience. The successful individual will be comfortable leading technical activities, solving complex engineering challenges, reviewing designs, and engaging directly with clients throughout the project lifecycle.