{"id":1021,"date":"2026-08-15T16:12:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T16:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sastronex.com\/HUB\/?page_id=1021"},"modified":"2026-08-15T16:18:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T16:18:11","slug":"electrical-technician-electrician-programming-automation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sastronex.com\/HUB\/electrical-technician-electrician-programming-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical Technician Electrician (Programming & Automation)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria
Salary: Market Related (Negotiable Based on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Electrical Technician \/ Electrician with experience in automation, machine control and embedded programming.
This role is suited to someone who enjoys fault-finding, developing electrical control systems and programming and writing code for Raspberry Pis or Arduino applications. The successful candidate will work on industrial automation projects involving electrical installations, control systems, PLC integration and embedded programming.
Minimum Requirements
\u2022 Qualified Electrician with a Red Seal Trade Test.
\u2022 Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
\u2022 Experience programming Raspberry Pis or Arduino (essential \u2013 not negotiable.
\u2022 Ability to write, modify and troubleshoot code.
\u2022 Knowledge of Python, C\/C++ or similar programming languages.
\u2022 Experience with industrial automation, PLCs or control systems will be advantageous.
\u2022 Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
\u2022 Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
\u2022 Good understanding of automation and machine control systems.
\u2022 Able to work independently as well as within a team.
Advantageous Skills
Experience in one or more of the following will be beneficial:
\u2022 PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Schneider, Delta or similar).
\u2022 HMI Programming.
\u2022 Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
\u2022 Servo and Motion Control Systems.
\u2022 Industrial Networking (Modbus, Ethernet\/IP, Profinet, CAN Bus, RS485).
\u2022 Instrumentation and Sensors.
\u2022 Robotics and Machine Vision.
\u2022 IoT (Internet of Things) Applications.
Key Responsibilities
\u2022 Install, maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems.
\u2022 Wire, install and commission electrical control panels.
\u2022 Program and write code for Raspberry Pis or Arduino applications (Essential \u2013 Not Negotiable).
\u2022 Develop and modify software for automation and machine control systems.
\u2022 Assist with PLC integration and industrial automation projects.
\u2022 Fault-find electrical, electronic and control systems.
\u2022 Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
\u2022 Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
\u2022 Work closely with the engineering team on new product development and continuous improvement projects.
\u2022 Test, commission and document electrical installations.
What the Company Offers
\u2022 Opportunity to work on advanced automation and machine control projects.
\u2022 Exposure to embedded programming, PLCs and industrial control systems.
\u2022 Stable, long-term career opportunity.
\u2022 Market-related remuneration based on experience.
Application Instructions
Please email your CV together with a recent head-and-shoulders photograph.
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