Senior MES Consultant

Sumo Tech; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumo Tech in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior MES Consultant to design, implement, and support AVEVA-based MES and Industrial Digital Transformation solutions across industries. You will bridge IT and OT, lead technical workshops, and guide pre-sales activities, providing strategic guidance through the project lifecycle.

You will own solution architectures, integration plans with ERP/SCADA, APIs, and cloud/hybrid deployments, and collaborate with Sales, Project Management, and Engineering to

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, IT, or related discipline.
• 7+ years in MES or digital transformation projects for manufacturing.
• Experience implementing AVEVA MES and related industrial software.
• Ability to design integrations with ERP/SCADA/historians/cloud platforms.
• Strong technical documentation, workshops, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure MES solutions using AVEVA portfolio.
• Define architectures, deployment plans, and roadmaps.
• Lead MES implementation, configuration, and optimization.
• Coordinate IT/OT integrations, APIs, and cloud/hybrid deployments.
• Deliver technical presentations, PoCs, and workshops.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Project teams throughout delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Technical consulting

Education

Diploma in Engineering

BSc/BTech in Engineering

Tools

AVEVA MES

AVEVA System Platform

REST APIs

SQL Server

AWS

PLC Integration

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 07/29/2026

The Senior MES Consultant is responsible for designing,implementing, and supporting Manufacturing Execution System (MES) andIndustrial Digital Transformation solutions for customers across variousindustries. The role combines solution architecture, technical consulting,customer engagement, and project delivery to provide scalable, secure, andhigh-performing industrial solutions.

As a subject matter expert, you will work closely withcustomers, sales teams, project managers, and technical consultants toarchitect and deploy AVEVA-based solutions that bridge Information Technology(IT) and Operational Technology (OT). You will also support pre-salesactivities, lead technical workshops, and provide strategic guidance throughoutthe project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Designscalable, secure, and high-performance industrial solutions using theAVEVA software portfolio.
• Developsolution architectures, technical designs, deployment plans, andimplementation roadmaps.
• Defineintegration strategies between MES, ERP, SCADA, historians, cloudplatforms, and enterprise systems.
• Producearchitecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementationstandards.
• Ensuresolutions align with cybersecurity best practices and industry standards.

MES Consulting & Solution Delivery

• Leadthe implementation, configuration, and optimization of ManufacturingExecution Systems (MES).
• Configureand deploy AVEVA MES and related industrial software solutions.
• Supportcustomer digital transformation initiatives through best-practice solutiondesign.
• Conductsystem assessments and recommend process improvements.
• Troubleshootcomplex technical issues and provide advanced technical support.
• Assistwith system commissioning, testing, and go-live activities.
• Actas a trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycle.
• Participatein customer discovery sessions to understand business and operationalrequirements.
• Delivertechnical presentations, product demonstrations, Proof of Concepts (PoCs),and workshops.
• Assistwith solution proposals, technical responses, and effort estimations.
• Engagewith executive leadership, plant management, engineering teams, and ITstakeholders.

IT/OT Integration

• Designand implement integrations between operational technology and enterprisesystems.
• Supportintegrations with ERP, historians, databases, cloud platforms, andthird-party applications.
• ConfigureAPIs, data exchange mechanisms, and industrial communication protocols.
• Supportcloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments.

Project Delivery

• Collaboratewith project managers and implementation teams throughout projectexecution.
• SupportFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), UserAcceptance Testing (UAT), and production rollouts.
• Ensureprojects are delivered according to scope, timelines, quality standards,and customer expectations.
• Staycurrent with emerging technologies including:
• IndustrialInternet of Things (IIoT)
• ArtificialIntelligence (AI)
• MachineLearning
• DigitalTwins
• PredictiveAnalytics
• SmartManufacturing
• Contributeto internal knowledge sharing, technical standards, and best practices.
• Developtechnical whitepapers, solution documentation, and case studies.
• Provideproduct feedback to vendors based on customer requirements and industrytrends.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Workclosely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Customer Success, andTechnical Support teams.
• Buildand maintain strong customer and partner relationships.
• RepresentSumo Tech at industry conferences, customer events, and technical forums.

Requirements

Education

• Diplomain Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, InformationTechnology, or a related discipline.

OR

• BSc/BTechDegree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation,Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Diplomaholders: Minimum 7 years of relevant industry experience.
• Degreeholders: Minimum 3-5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Provenexperience implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Experiencedelivering industrial software and digital transformation projects.
• Experienceworking in manufacturing, mining, utilities, energy, or heavy industrialenvironments is highly advantageous.

Technical Expertise

Experience with one or more of the following technologies ishighly desirable:

AVEVA Solutions

• AVEVAManufacturing Execution System (MES)
• AVEVAPI System
• AVEVASystem Platform
• AVEVAUnified Operations Center
• AVEVAInsight
• AVEVAPredictive Analytics
• AVEVAE3D
• AVEVACONNECT
• SCADA
• PLCIntegration
• DigitalTwins
• HistorianSystems
• AmazonWeb Services (AWS)
• SQLServer
• AVEVAHistorian
• RESTAPIs
• OPCUA
• MQTT

Programming & Scripting

• Python
• C#
• SQL
• ManufacturingExecution Systems (MES)
• IT/OTIntegration
• TechnicalConsulting
• DigitalTransformation
• CustomerEngagement
• RequirementsAnalysis
• TechnicalDocumentation
• Presentationand Communication Skills
• ProblemSolving and Analytical Thinking
• ProjectDelivery
• Leadershipand Mentoring
• StakeholderManagement

Additional Requirements

• ValidSouth African driver's licence.
• Ownreliable vehicle.
• Willingnessto travel locally and internationally when required.
• Abilityto work at customer manufacturing and industrial sites.
• Professionalcommunication and presentation skills.
• Abilityto work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.