💼 Full-Time Position

Automation Engineer

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SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd
📍 cape town, western cape, South-Africa
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Location
cape town, South-Africa
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Posted
June 08, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

The Engineering department has a vacancy for an Automation Engineer. The position requires an experienced, methodical, process‑driven individual who will be responsible for problem solving and the management of daily work tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain various SCADA packages
  • Drive plant optimization and visualization
  • Manage the standardization of all control systems
  • Record the bill of materials for all SA Metal machines
  • Draft machine user/operator manuals and provide training on the operations
  • Develop automated reports on machine performance, breakdowns and stoppages
  • Manage projects, machine upgrades and machine control replacements
  • Update electrical and control drawings, ensuring all drawings are relevant
  • Implement and manage a control change request system
  • Manage the servicing of electronic components
  • Plan and manage routine work and unschedule...