Senior Control Systems Engineer: PLC/SCADA Lead

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

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