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Senior PLC Technician
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Job Location:
Lichtenburg - South Africa
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Posted:
9 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Reference: NES028362-RS-1
A leading organisation within the industrial automation and engineering sector is seeking an experienced Senior PLC Technician to join its technical team.
This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced automation professional who is confident working with PLC systems HMI/SCADA electrical control systems instrumentation and industrial machinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for PLC programming system integration commissioning fault-finding maintenance and technical support across a range of industrial automation applications.
A leading organisation within the industrial automation and engineering sector is seeking an experienced Senior PLC Technician to join its technical team.
This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced automation professional who is confident working with PLC systems HMI/SCADA electrical control systems instrumentation and industrial machinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for PLC programming system integration commissioning fault-finding maintenance and technical support across a range of industrial automation applications.
Duties & Responsibilities
A leading organisation within the industrial automation and engineering sector is seeking an experienced Senior PLC Technician to join its technical team.
This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced automation professional who is confident working with PLC systems HMI/SCADA electrical control systems instrumentation and industrial machinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for PLC programming system integration commissioning fault-finding maintenance and technical support across a range of industrial automation applications.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable moving between PLC programming electrical fault-finding HMI/SCADA commissioning and hands-on technical support while also providing guidance to less experienced technicians.
If you have strong PLC experience and enjoy solving complex industrial automation problems this could be an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Please send your cv to
This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced automation professional who is confident working with PLC systems HMI/SCADA electrical control systems instrumentation and industrial machinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for PLC programming system integration commissioning fault-finding maintenance and technical support across a range of industrial automation applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Program configure modify and troubleshoot PLC control systems.
- Perform advanced fault-finding on PLCs control panels electrical systems and automated machinery.
- Develop and modify HMI and SCADA applications.
- Assist with the design installation and integration of industrial automation systems.
- Conduct PLC and automation system commissioning on customer sites.
- Perform FAT SAT testing commissioning and system handover activities.
- Diagnose and resolve communication instrumentation control and software-related faults.
- Work with industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP Profinet Profibus and similar protocols.
- Configure and troubleshoot VSDs drives sensors actuators and control equipment.
- Interpret electrical drawings control schematics I/O lists network layouts and system architectures.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
- Support system upgrades modifications retrofits and optimisation projects.
- Maintain accurate PLC software backups technical documentation and system records.
- Provide technical support to clients engineers and junior technicians.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior automation technicians.
- Participate in continuous improvement and root-cause analysis initiatives.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable SHEQ electrical and site safety requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma N6/S4 Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics
- Mechatronics
- Instrumentation
- Industrial Automation
- or a related field.
- 5 years experience in industrial automation PLCs or automation maintenance.
- Strong hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with one or more major PLC platforms such as:
- Siemens S7 / TIA Portal
- Allen-Bradley / Rockwell
- Beckhoff
- Schneider
- Mitsubishi
- Omron
- Experience with HMI and/or SCADA systems.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and control-system diagnostic ability.
- Experience with commissioning and start-up of automated systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical/control drawings.
- Strong understanding of industrial automation sensors instrumentation and control systems.
- Valid drivers licence.
Advantageous Experience
- Robotics programming and integration.
- VSDs and servo systems.
- Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus networks.
- Pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
- Experience in manufacturing mining processing FMCG or heavy industry.
- Experience with FAT/SAT and client-site commissioning.
- Experience leading or mentoring junior technicians.
- Exposure to electrical panel building and control-panel testing.
Key Competencies
- Advanced technical troubleshooting
- PLC programming and diagnostics
- Electrical and automation fault-finding
- Commissioning and system integration
- Root-cause analysis
- Problem-solving
- Technical documentation
- Client communication
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Safety-conscious and quality-driven
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a technically strong hands-on Senior PLC Technician who can take ownership of automation problems from diagnosis through to resolution.The ideal candidate will be comfortable moving between PLC programming electrical fault-finding HMI/SCADA commissioning and hands-on technical support while also providing guidance to less experienced technicians.
If you have strong PLC experience and enjoy solving complex industrial automation problems this could be an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Please send your cv to
Required Experience:
Senior IC
