Process Engineer Bakeries at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Job Purpose:

• To provide expertise and support to the bakeries division on their PLC, SCADA and electrical systems

Responsibilities:

• To ensure 100% availability of the PLC System for the Bakeries division by: developing and installation of new programs; upgrading of current programs; fault finding on programs; training of maintenance personnel especially in PLC’s and the training to Junior process technician
• To ensure 100% availability of the SCADA System for the Bakeries division by: programming and design of new systems; upgrading of software ensuring that systems are updated continuously; ensure that reporting systems are up to date; fault finding and Repair to Desktop PC and the training to Junior process technician
• To manage all PLC, SCADA and Electrical projects in line with Premier Standards
• To initiate and manage all electrical savings for the Bakeries division
• To initiate and oversee the Junior process technician development program 

Qualification Requirements    

• Instrumentation or Electrical Trade                         Essential
• N4 Electrical                                                              Essential
• Diploma in Programming (C++)                               Essential
• A+ Computer Repair                                                 Essential
• Certified Engineer                                                     Desirable           

Experience Requirements    

• PLC and SCADA programming                                           5 years
• Electrical and Instrumentation background                       5 years
• Stakeholder management experience                               2 years
• Working knowledge of third-party management              2 years
• Proven track record in delivering technical projects        5 years
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• Access and SQL Advanced
• Experience with discontinued software platforms
• E.g. DOS – Present   Experience with discontinued hardware

Key Outputs    

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Attributes):

• PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron)
• SCADA’S (CITECT, PES, FIX)
• Knowledge of Instrumentation and Electricity Design

Job Related Skills

• Fault Diagnosis Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Systematic and Methodical Skills
• Logical Reasoning Skills

Deadline:14th October,2025