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PLC Programmer

Network Engineering

Job Location:

Pretoria - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 3 November 2026 (10 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 31 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: NES028683-RS-1

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled PLC Programmer to join a dynamic engineering team specialising in industrial automation and control systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing programming configuring testing and commissioning PLC-based control systems to improve operational efficiency reliability and productivity.
This role is suited to a technically minded individual with strong troubleshooting skills and practical experience in PLC programming automation systems and industrial control applications.

Duties & Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled PLC Programmer to join a dynamic engineering team specialising in industrial automation and control systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing programming configuring testing and commissioning PLC-based control systems to improve operational efficiency reliability and productivity.
This role is suited to a technically minded individual with strong troubleshooting skills and practical experience in PLC programming automation systems and industrial control applications.

Key Responsibilities

Develop write modify and maintain PLC programs for industrial machinery and automated systems.
Configure and integrate PLCs HMIs SCADA systems and associated control equipment.
Design develop and implement automation and control solutions in line with project requirements.
Conduct system testing fault-finding troubleshooting and debugging.
Perform commissioning installation and start-up activities at client sites.
Diagnose and resolve electrical instrumentation and control system issues.
Interpret electrical schematics control panel drawings and technical documentation.
Collaborate with electrical mechanical and project engineering teams to deliver integrated automation solutions.
Provide technical support system upgrades and ongoing maintenance where required.
Prepare and maintain programming documentation system specifications and project reports.
Ensure all work complies with applicable engineering standards safety requirements and project specifications.
Travel to client sites for commissioning maintenance and technical support when required.

Minimum Requirements

National Diploma BTech or degree in Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Mechatronics or a related technical field; alternatively relevant practical experience.
Proven experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.
Practical knowledge of at least one major PLC platform such as Siemens Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Mitsubishi Omron or Schneider Electric.
Experience with HMI development and industrial communication protocols.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control system drawings.
Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of industrial control systems sensors actuators and instrumentation.
A valid drivers licence and willingness to travel to client sites where required.

Advantageous Experience

Experience with Siemens TIA Portal Step 7 Rockwell Studio 5000 or equivalent programming software.
Exposure to SCADA systems industrial networking and communication protocols.
Experience with VSDs servo drives motion control and motor control systems.
Electrical panel design wiring and integration experience.
Experience in manufacturing process automation mining water treatment or material-handling applications.
Experience with PLC system upgrades commissioning and on-site fault-finding.

Key Competencies