Automation Technician
Woodlands Dairy
You will find us along the South African Garden Route, right in the heart of the Eastern Cape dairy region in Humansdorp. Our company is a team of 1000+ people, and we pride ourselves in our innovative thinking, speedy development of new products and excellent customer service. Our story began in 1995 as a packaging plant for the milk produced on Woodlands Farm, owned by the Gutsche family. Never forgetting our humble beginnings, Woodlands Dairy is now one of the largest manufacturers of UHT milk in South Africa, marketed under our brand FIRST CHOICEÃÂÃÂÃÂî. In addition to our FIRST CHOICEÃÂÃÂÃÂî brand, we also process, produce and package high quality dairy products for leading retailers such as Spar and Woolworths. Our range includes various cheeses, butter, cream, amasi, custard, jelly, flavoured milks and extended shelf life (ESL) fresh milk, UHT Milk and Dairy Desserts.
OUR VISION
To be the most admired dairy company in Africa.OUR MISSION
To produce and deliver superior food products, whilst honouring our commitment to service excellence, integrity and conserving our environment. To satisfy the needs of all our stakeholders, ensuring growth and prosperity for everyone involved.Automation Technician We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automation Technician to join our Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving plant automation systems, supporting manufacturing operations, managing industrial networks, and participating in capital projects to drive operational excellence and reliability. Key Performance Areas Maintain and update the automation asset register. Ensure all automation equipment is incorporated into the maintenance management system. Review and update preventative maintenance schedules and job cards. Perform and verify routine automation system backups. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce process losses and improve efficiency. Provide technical support and troubleshooting during major equipment breakdowns. Manage and control automation system changes through formal change control procedures. Maintain software licensing compliance. Conduct automation, network audits, and implement corrective actions. Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations. Manage automation-related spare parts and inventory. Perform PLC , HMI and SCADA programming, commissioning, and testing activities. Participate in automation and engineering projects as project leader or team member. Knowledge and Skills National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field. Minimum 5 years' experience in an industrial automation environment. Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or dairy operations will be advantageous. PLC programming and control systems. HMI and SCADA platforms. Industrial Ethernet and communication protocols. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent problem-solving ability. Closing Date 04 September 2026Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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