Senior Control Systems Engineer - Power & Grid Automation

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Advanced training & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer for a client in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, implement, and maintain robust control systems to ensure safe, reliable power generation and distribution.

The role requires extensive PLC/SCADA experience, DCS handling, and strong cybersecurity practices, with leadership responsibilities and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in control systems engineering within energy or power generation.
• Experience programming PLCs and configuring SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of Modbus, Profibus, and DNP3 protocols.
• Understanding of power system operations, protection, and instrumentation.
• Experience with ICS cybersecurity best practices and incident response.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic abilities.
• Willingness to travel within North West province and obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control system solutions for power plants and substations.
• Configure, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems from vendors.
• Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA applications for operators and data acquisition.
• Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of new control systems.
• Analyze system performance data and implement efficiency and reliability improvements.
• Lead cybersecurity protocols for critical infrastructure control systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT departments; manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Industrial automation

SCADA systems

Process control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

DCS configuration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer for a client in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, implement, and maintain robust control systems to ensure safe, reliable power generation and distribution.

The role requires extensive PLC/SCADA experience, DCS handling, and strong cybersecurity practices, with leadership responsibilities and cross‑functional collaboration.