Location: Lichtenburg, North West, South Africa Afrimat Industries (Pty) Ltd, Lichtenburg has a vacancy for a: PCS Technician Minimum Qualifications / Experience 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

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

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 plant

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

Certified ID copy

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

Closing Date: 4 August 2026

📌 PCS Technician (Oak Valley)
🏢 Afrimat
📍 Oak Valley