Smart Automation Engineer Intern

1 week ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Vision Group Consulting Full time R80 000 - R120 000 per year

About us

Vision Group Consulting (VGC) is a South African engineering and automation company based in Centurion.

We specialise in Control & Instrumentation (C&I), PLC/SCADA system integration, Industrial IoT, and AI-driven process optimisation across industries such as Mining, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Water Treatment.

Our team of engineers and technologists design, program, and commission state-of-the-art automation systems, and we're passionate about training the next generation of innovators.

About the Programme

The VGC Graduate & Internship Programme offers hands-on experience in real engineering projects while learning from industry experts.

You'll be part of a high-performance team working on cutting-edge solutions involving Siemens PLCs, Rockwell systems, WinCC SCADA, IoT gateways, data analytics, and AI-based process control.

This programme is designed for graduates who are eager to learn, problem-solvers at heart, and passionate about industrial technology, machine learning and automation.

What You'll Be Exposed To


• PLC and SCADA programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider).


• Instrumentation and control loop design.


• Electrical panel design and testing.


• IoT integration, data logging, and cloud visualisation (AWS / MQTT / OPC UA).


• Site commissioning and troubleshooting.


• AI, ML and predictive maintenance system development.


• Engineering documentation, proposals, and reporting.

Minimum Requirements


• BEng, BEng Tech, or BTech in Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronics


• Recent graduate or final-year student.


• Strong technical and analytical mindset.


• Basic programming knowledge (TIA Portal, Step7, Python, or C++) especially AI & ML will be an advantage.


• Must be willing to travel and work on-site when required.


• South African citizen or permanent resident.

What We Offer


• 12-month structured internship with mentorship from senior engineers.


• Exposure to live industrial projects.


• Monthly stipend based on qualification level.


• Training through the VGC Automation Training program (PLC, SCADA, and AI courses).


• Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion.

How to Apply

If you're ready to kickstart your career in automation and AI, we'd love to meet you

Send your CV, academic transcript, and a short motivation letter to

with the subject line:

"VGC Graduate / Internship Programme 2025 – [Your Name]"



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