Automation Manager
ExecutivePlacements.com
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Information Technology, Engineering
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NES026015/Wes
Date posted:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Salary:
600000 Annually
SUMMARY:
Automation Manager – Advanced Robotics & Software Projects
Pretoria
If you’re an automation specialist who thrives on complexity, ownership, and delivering high-performance systems—this is the role that will put you at the forefront of industrial innovation.
Join a specialist automation engineering business where you will take control of cutting-edge robotics and software-driven projects, leading them from planning through to full-scale commissioning. This role is built for individuals who don’t just manage projects—they drive outcomes.
POSITION INFO:
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.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.
For more engineering jobs, please visit />If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Applications can be sent to:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NES026015/Wes
Date posted:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Salary:
600000 Annually
SUMMARY:
Automation Manager – Advanced Robotics & Software Projects
Pretoria
If you’re an automation specialist who thrives on complexity, ownership, and delivering high-performance systems—this is the role that will put you at the forefront of industrial innovation.
Join a specialist automation engineering business where you will take control of cutting-edge robotics and software-driven projects, leading them from planning through to full-scale commissioning. This role is built for individuals who don’t just manage projects—they drive outcomes.
POSITION INFO:
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.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.
For more engineering jobs, please visit />If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Applications can be sent to: