💼 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 04, 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


Job description:


The Engineering department has a vacancy for an Automation Engineer. The position requires an experienced, methodical, process-driven individual. The successful candidate will be responsible for problem solving and the management of daily work tasks. The successful candidate’s duties and responsibilities will include:



  • 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

  • Drafting of Machine user/operator manuals and providing 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, ensure all drawings are relev...