Senior Industrial Systems Lead — MES/PLC Automation & ERP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

PD development funding

Annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Industrial Systems Engineer based in Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA. You will spearhead the design, development, implementation and continuous improvement of complex industrial systems and automation solutions across manufacturing facilities.

The role demands deep knowledge of ERP, MES, SCADA, PLC systems, and strong leadership to manage large cross-functional projects, vendor relationships, and stakeholder expectations in a demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of industrial automation systems, including PLC, SCADA, and MES.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for enhancing operational efficiency and productivity across all plant facilities.
• Oversee lifecycle management of industrial systems from concept to deployment and maintenance.
• Manage project teams, vendors and stakeholders to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
• Conduct system audits, performance analyses, and risk assessments for improvements.
• Develop data acquisition and analytics strategies to support decision-making.
• Provide expert technical consultation to engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure all systems comply with standards, safety regs and company policies.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and best practices in industrial systems engineering.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering department.

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Industrial Systems Engineer based in Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA. You will spearhead the design, development, implementation and continuous improvement of complex industrial systems and automation solutions across manufacturing facilities.

The role demands deep knowledge of ERP, MES, SCADA, PLC systems, and strong leadership to manage large cross-functional projects, vendor relationships, and stakeholder expectations in a demanding industrial environment.