KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • To continue the development of our online monitoring platforms for production management • Identify monitoring opportunities that will have maximum benefit to the organization • Implementation of point of use monitoring for energy consumption throughout operational sites • Maintain the online platforms already developed• Design and modify interfaces for online platform in accordance with management requirements • Maintain Promanage monitoring system • Identify and implement commercially beneficial Automation projects within the factory • Work with PLC technician teams, on Automation projects.• Support PLC technical team with operational requirements, including critical breakdowns • Improve overall factory automation points• Complete quality improvement and automation projects in line with Qlive portfolio • To prepare and make presentations in areas of responsibility when required• Guide Production Engineering and IT with regards to network Architecture, to support the Organizations movement towards industry 3.0 and 4.0 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • BEngTech – Honours (Electronic Engineering), BEng (Mechatronics), BSc (Electronic) • Understanding of PLC and Device communication protocols.• Understanding of network requirements with regards to Industry 4.0 • Project management proficiency • Sufficient understanding of IT infrastructure • PLC and electronics’ fault-finding abilities• Willing to travel to LadysmithREQUIRED SKILLS: • Continues learning.• Self-motivated • Critical thinking.• Technological knowledge.• Interpersonal skills.• Complex problem-solving skills• Innovative thinking.• Time management