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Electrical Technician (Automation) Jobs in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Electrical Technician (Automation)
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NES024988/Nthat
Date posted:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Location:
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
We’re recruiting on behalf of a client seeking an experienced Electrical Technician (Automation) to take ownership of automation, control systems, PLC programming, panel wiring, and instrumentation support within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on role for a technically strong and innovative individual who can troubleshoot, optimise, and enhance complex automation systems.
POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Description:
Our client is looking for a skilled Electrical Technician with a strong background in low‑current electrical engineering and automation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, programming, commissioning, and optimising PLC‑based control systems, HMI interfaces, SCADA platforms, field devices, and electrical panels used in automated production equipment.
The role requires strong problem‑solving skills, the ability to manage multiple technical tasks, and the capability to provide on‑site support during machine installations, upgrades, and breakdowns.
Education:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Low Current) or equivalent
Job Experience & Skills Required:
- 2–3 years’ experience in electrical/automation engineering within a manufacturing environment
Technical Skills:
- Strong problem‑solving & fault‑finding abilities
- PLC programming & troubleshooting (Delta PLCs) using:
- WPLSoft
- ISPSoft
- PLC ladder logic development and modification
- Configuration of digital I/O, analogue cards (4–20mA, 0–10V), temperature modules, and signal scaling
- Master‑Slave communication setup using:
- Ethernet (Modbus TCP/IP)
- RS485 (Modbus RTU / ASCII)
- Integration with HMIs, VFDs, temperature controllers & field devices
- Delta HMI programming using DOPSoft:
- Real‑time visualisation
- Alarm screens
- Data entry & recipe screens
- Trend graphs
- SCADA development (Delta DiaView)
- LabView application development
- SQL server database development, ODBC integration
- PowerBI dashboard/report creation
- Calibration of loadcells, temperature controllers, etc.
- VFD setup (Delta & Yaskawa)
- Electrical panel design, wiring & interpretation of electrical drawings
- Energy metering systems, CT installation, LPU tariff structures, TOU billing
- SQL‑based energy monitoring & reporting
- Working knowledge of LV metering installations
- Basic mechanical fitting & tool usage
Professional Attributes:
- Integrity, independence & accountability
- Strong decision‑making and project management ability
- Innovative, analytical thinker
- Good understanding of plant processes & automation systems
- Strong numerical and technical reasoning
Software Skills:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) – Intermediate to Advanced
- Visual Basic for user forms (Excel / Access)
- Microsoft Outlook for documentation & data storage
Key Responsibilities:
- PLC programming, modification, and troubleshooting
- Configuration and commissioning of PLC expansion modules
- Setup of industrial communication networks
- HMI design, development & commissioning
- SCADA development & data integration
- Panel wiring, electrical design & documentation updates
- Commissioning, fault finding & on‑site support
- Development of automation applications (LabView, SQL, PowerBI)
- Ensuring reliable operation of control systems and automation equipment
- Supporting continuous improvement across automation platforms
- Energy monitoring, reporting & metering system support
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For more information contact:
Nthato Gumede