Process Control Engineer - Rosslyn Brewery

The South African Breweries SAB
Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Engineering
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Job Description

End Date: October 15, 2026

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring the integrity and reliability of production systems software and hardware from PLC devices to ERP system
  • Development and maintenance of all systems component's documentation as well as integrity thereof
  • Coach, guide and assist with training of all production and manufacturing systems employees
  • Assist with ensuring that the system architecture environment remains aligned with the regional manufacturing systems standards and beer division standards
  • Improvement of software maintenance and fault-finding knowledge within Production
  • Support change management process
  • Assist with front-line support of production systems (including outside of normal working hours)
  • Ensuring systems “Up Time" through liaison with users
  • Scoping and controlling system changes by agreeing changes with users and users then training /coaching on new system functionality
  • Managing process control standards, by ensuring that process/data integrity is aligned with divisional and regional risk management policy
  • Optimising Process Performance, through appropriate Problem-Solving Techniques in order to improve performance
  • Support the management of server health via implementation of good operating practices from global
  • Facilitation, implementation and project management of automation and control systems projects to satisfy the requirements of production within budget and timelines
  • Identify and motivate technical CAPIN justification
  • Provide after hour support.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

  • Specialised knowledge of Instrument and Control calibrations, configurations, maintenance, fault finding, installation
  • Understanding of standards, documentation standards and instrumentation protocols
  • In-depth knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC hardware (Mod icon for sites with this platform)
  • In-depth knowledge in PLC programming using Siemens and Rockwell, added advantage if experienced in unity/concept.
  • In-depth knowledge of PLC network topology and field topology including Devicente, ControlNet, Profibus/PA, Ethernet IP, ASI
  • Working knowledge of wireless control networks and LAN
  • Working knowledge of Ethernet, Network devices and servers
  • In-depth knowledge of Wonderware’s Archistrat factory suite, Historian and InTouch SCADA, Top Server, RS Batch, WinCC, Zenon and scripting
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft database management systems and SQL queries
  • Good knowledge of reporting systems, specifically flow
  • Working knowledge of hyper V, ability to troubleshoot and navigate
  • Good knowledge of manufacturing server maintenance
  • Knowledge and basic experience in Cybersecurity in OT
  • Effective fault finding and problem-solving skills
  • Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Enquiring and analytical thinking ability
  • A self-starter with high energy and a bias for action
  • Knowledge of the brewing, utilities and packaging process would be an advantage
  • Ability to effectively manage vendors
  • Works well under pressure

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronics, Mechatronic Engineering or Computer Science
  • In-depth knowledge of Process Control
  • Specialization in Industrial Control & Automation Experience
  • At least 3 years in industrial control and automation or completion of Control and Automation technical traineeship
  • FMCG or beverages experience in industrial control and automation

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience3+ years
Posted9 October 2026
Closing Date17 October 2026
The South African Breweries SAB
Gauteng

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