VACANCY: CONTROL SYSTEMS SHIFT TECHNICIAN (x4)
JOB GRADE: CU
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
RBCT wants to recruit 4 Control Systems Shift Technicians to provide 24-hour first-line technical support for RBCT’s control and automation systems, ensuring reliability and availability across the fully automated stockyard and plant. The role focuses on fault-finding, breakdown response, corrective interventions and minimising production downtime, while ensuring effective shift handovers and escalation of complex issues.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shift Operational Support;
- Maintenance of Equipment;
- Automated Stockyard Machine Support;
- Breakdown investigation and Fault Finding;
- Preventative and Planned Maintenance Support;
- Safety, Compliance and Cybersecurity;
- Shift handover Reporting;
- Team Work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements
National Technical Diploma/National Higher Diploma (NQF6) or equivalent RPL or ND in Engineering; 5 years’ relevant plant or industry experience; Code EB driver’s license.
Skills
PLC programming on Siemens S7 systems; knowledge of SCADA systems; knowledge of static and dynamic scales; knowledge of Siemens Variable Speed Drives; PC literacy; good analytical skills; technical investigations and fault finding.
Behavioural Traits
Good interpersonal skills; decision-making skills; ability to work within a team and independently; effectiveness under pressure.
CLOSING DATE: 29 OCTOBER 2026
