PCS Technician at Afrimat

• Afrimat Industries is seeking an experienced PCS Technician with 5 years’ PCS Technician experience in PLC Programming in the instrumentation field.
• In this role the successful candidate will play a key role in providing the software skills and support to optimally control the process plant cost effectively and ensuring accessibility of plant process information to Management, Engineering, the Laboratory and planning.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Competencies

• Diploma / degree in Automation, Information Technology, Industrial Electronics, Electrical Engineering Low Current or similar qualification.
• Reading and interpretation of P&ID and Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
• Code B driver’s license
• 5 years’ experience in PLC Programming and in the instrumentation field
• Knowledge of Computer and Server Hardware/Software and Fault finding
• Knowledge of ABB 800x DCS, Siemens S5, Siemens S7
• Knowledge of Control Networks UTP, Fibre optic, Profibus, Modbus, Switches

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Complete tasks assigned on the basis of priority & plant availability
• Initiate and complete Work Orders and ensure timely sign off / close off for completed work along with relevant feedback information and other reports as required
• Ensure PLC Room is kept in optimal state e.g. Clean Power(UPS), Temperature (Air-Conditioning),
• Support software Plant Supervision System for the operation of the plant
• The writing of PLC programmes to automate the plant
• Optimise existing controls and associated software to have optimum running conditions of the pla
• Upgrade existing system for improved efficiencies
• Establish and compile a functional diagram register for S5 Programs
• Keep Existing Functional Specification documentation up to date
• Keep software backups up to date
• Maintain the integrity of all software and code within the systems
• Ensure software and code falls within safety limits for all plant equipment and processes
• Maintain an accurate Change Control System
• Ensure pre-start checklists are available and updated for his/her plant section

Please send the following documents to apply:

Please upload the following documents in one file with the application form to the right. (File size no bigger than 3 MB)

• CV
• ID copy

The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.

• Closing Date: 9 November 2026