Senior Control Systems Integrator

Senior Control Systems Integrator - (ENG-L7.138)

Requisition #

ENG-L7.138

Job title

Senior Control Systems Integrator

Category

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Description

Zutari:
Co-creating an engineered impact. Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people s lives. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue? We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

We are seeking a highly experienced and decisive Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and execution of major industrial automation projects. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of industry experience and demonstrate advanced expertise in control system engineering across PLC, SCADA, HMI, and MES platforms.

This role is critical in establishing engineering standards, developing custom integration solutions, managing large-scale automation projects, and ensuring the successful commissioning and handover of complex manufacturing, process, and distribution systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant team, working with exciting clients across a wide range of markets. Applicants should be prepared to have a diverse role, leading engagements with clients, delivering engineering services, sharing knowledge and innovating delivery of our services.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve technical standards, frameworks, and governance for PLC, SCADA, MES, and OT architectures
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to industry standards (ISA, IEC, ISA-88, etc.)
• Drive consistency, quality assurance, and best practices across all control system implementations
• Contribute to enterprise-wide architecture strategies and digital transformation initiatives

• Lead the full software and control system lifecycle, from concept and architecture design to detailed engineering and code development
• Develop:
  • Control philosophies, system architectures, and functional specifications
  • PLC/DCS logic, SCADA/HMI applications, and MES integrations
  • Design for continuous and batch process environments, including ISA‑88-aligned solutions
  • Ensure integration of multi-vendor systems across electrical, mechanical, and IT/OT domains

• Configure and integrate PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS, and MES platforms across complex industrial environments
• Develop data integration layers, historian connectivity, and enterprise system interfaces
• Ensure robust interoperability across legacy and greenfield systems
• Lead and manage end-to-end commissioning of plant or process systems, including:
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
  • System validation, redlining, and defect resolution
• Oversee start-up, operator training, and final client handover
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and stabilization support in live environment

• Manage control system project delivery across the lifecycle:
  • Scope, schedule, cost, and risk management
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders
• Serve as the primary technical interface with clients, ensuring alignment to business and operational objectives
• Support bid development,…