Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
04 Jun 2026
Closes
04 Jul 2026
Jobs in Manufacturing
Automation Engineer
Role Overview
CME Recruitment is hiring a Automation Engineer in Cape Town. The role is suited to someone who can bring discipline, judgement and steady execution to keeping technical work accurate, practical and aligned to operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the team by managing join a Leading South African Manufacturing & Heavy Industry Environment.
- Support the team by managing an exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a well-established industrial manufacturing operation based in Epping, Cape Town.
- Support the team by managing develop, maintain and optimise SCADA systems.
- Take responsibility for the core day-to-day work expected of a Automation Engineer.
- Work with colleagues, customers or suppliers to keep work moving and issues visible.
Requirements
- Enough hands-on experience to understand the pace and standards of automotive work.
- Clear communication and the confidence to work with different stakeholders.
- Sound judgement, ownership of assigned work and willingness to solve problems properly.