Senior Control Systems Engineer

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead control systems across multiple projects in Randburg and on-site client locations. You will design, implement, and test PLC, SCADA, and HMI solutions, while guiding teams and ensuring robust commissioning and integration.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial automation, strong fault-finding skills, and experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Rockwell, ABB, Ignition SCADA, and WinCC. Travel to sites and abroad may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial automation, control systems, or process control engineering.
• Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience.
• Proven experience in SCADA and HMI development.
• Exposure to industrial manufacturing, mining, process plants, or heavy engineering environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to travel for project work and commissioning assignments.
• Experience with Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley, ABB Automation Systems, Ignition SCADA, WinCC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute control systems engineering activities across multiple automation projects.
• Design, develop, and implement PLC, SCADA, HMI, and control system solutions.
• Perform PLC programming, testing, commissioning, and system integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system, instrumentation, and communication network faults.
• Develop and review control philosophies, functional design specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Support plant upgrades, modernization projects, and operational improvements.
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Participate in site commissioning activities, including local and international travel where required.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

HMI development

Control systems engineering

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering

Automation Engineering

Or related engineering disciplines

Tools

Siemens S7 and TIA Portal

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley

ABB Automation Systems

Ignition SCADA

WinCC

Job description

Job Description

• Lead and execute control systems engineering activities across multiple automation projects.
• Design, develop, and implement PLC, SCADA, HMI, and control system solutions.
• Perform PLC programming, testing, commissioning, and system integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system, instrumentation, and communication network faults.
• Develop and review control philosophies, functional design specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Support plant upgrades, modernization projects, and operational improvements.
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Participate in site commissioning activities, including local and international travel where required.

Education

• BEng and BSc:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Automation Engineering
  • Or related engineering disciplines

Job Experience and skills required

• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial automation, control systems, or process control engineering.
• Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience.
• Proven experience in SCADA and HMI development.
• Exposure to industrial manufacturing, mining, process plants, or heavy engineering environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to travel for project work and commissioning assignments.
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley, ABB Automation Systems, Ignition SCADA, WinCC

Advantageous Experience

• Mining, minerals processing, or metallurgical environments
• Process plant automation projects
• Modular plant design and commissioning
• DCS migrations and integration
• Industrial networking and communication architectures
• Functional Safety or SIL-rated systems
• ECSA registration or progress towards professional registration
• Multi-platform PLC programming experience