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Automation Manager
Network Finance
South Africa · On-site Full-time Yesterday
About the role
Your Impact
- Take charge of multiple high-value automation projects running in parallel
- Own project delivery—timelines, budgets, execution, and results
- Lead cross-functional teams across PLC, robotics, and control systems
- Identify risks early and make decisive, technically sound calls
- Engage directly with clients as the trusted technical delivery partner
- Drive commissioning excellence and ensure seamless system handovers
- Shape and refine how automation projects are executed internally
The Environment
You will work in a technically rich space involving:
- Advanced PLC systems (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff)
- Industrial robotics (Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa)
- SCADA, HMI, and control system integration
- Complex electrical and industrial network architectures
What We’re Looking For
- A strong automation foundation with hands-on project exposure
- Proven ability to manage multiple technically demanding projects
- Confidence in navigating both engineering teams and client environments
- A structured, detail-driven approach with a bias for action
- Natural leadership ability with strong accountability standards
- Comfort operating in fast-moving, high-pressure project environments
Minimum Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or similar
- 3–5 years’ experience in industrial automation (automotive exposure advantageous)
- At least 2 years’ experience in a project coordination or management capacity
- Willingness to travel locally and internationally for project execution
This is a career-defining opportunity for an automation professional who wants to step into a role with real technical influence, visibility, and impact.
Skills
BeckhoffFanucHMIKukaSCADASiemensYaskawa
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