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Lead Engineer Software Manager (Engineering)

South Africa, Gauteng
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R80000 - R140000 Per Month
Area: South Africa, Gauteng
Sector: Engineering
Posted: 15 April 2026

Job Details

Lead Engineer Software Manager

Picture this: you’re the captain steering high-stakes industrial automation projects to flawless victory, building a rock-solid engineering squad that’s ready to crush PLC and SCADA deliveries without anyone looking over your shoulder. If owning end-to-end software excellence in fast-paced automation fires you up, this is your chance to lead the charge.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Take the reins on delivering powerhouse PCS7, PLC, and SCADA systems that hit every mark on scope, timelines, and top-tier quality.

Own the full lifecycle of engineering delivery, holding yourself accountable for standout performance

Review and green-light control logic, SCADA setups, system architectures, and network designs while pushing best practices and smart reuse

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Software Engineers – allocate tasks, track progress, and level up their skills in PCS7, PLC, SCADA, and crisp documentation

Drive standards that make engineering slick and low-risk.

Roll out coding rules, naming conventions, reusable libraries, QA processes, and testing rigs

Nail ISO 9001:2015 compliance to keep everything consistent and bulletproof

Team up with Project Management and Operations to sync efforts with budgets and deadlines, spotting risks early

Shine in client-facing moments and keep support humming.

Jump into design reviews, FATs, SATs, and tech chats, confidently backing your solutions

Oversee SLA targets, response times, root cause fixes, and ongoing tweaks for peak performance

REQUIREMENTS

You’ve got 8–12+ years deep in Industrial Automation or PLC/SCADA engineering, with a track record of leading teams or massive projects.

Hands-on mastery of Siemens PCS7, TIA Portal, S7 PLCs, plus WinCC, AVEVA, Rockwell, and Inductive Automation SCADA

Sharp skills in SCL and IEC 61131-3 programming, industrial networks, redundancy, and full automation system design

Proven leadership chops: rallying teams, making bold calls, and guiding engineers with accountability

Commercial savvy to juggle project costs, margins, scope, and align tech with business wins

Dive in and turn engineering into an unstoppable force.