Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
04 Jun 2026
Closes
04 Jul 2026
Jobs in Manufacturing
Automation Engineer
Role Overview
Communicate Engineering is hiring a Automation Engineer in Johannesburg Central. 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
- Take ownership of Are you an Automation Engineer with a passion for control systems and industrial automation?.
- Keep momentum on design, develop, and support industrial automation and control systems.
- Support the team by managing perform PLC programming, testing, and fault-finding.
- 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
- A background that matches the practical demands of a Automation Engineer role.
- A practical working style with the ability to prioritise when several tasks compete.
- A professional approach to deadlines, service quality and daily priorities.