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Digital Services Engineer

CompanyContinental
LocationGqeberha
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 4, 2026
About The Company
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets. - 💛 Our Netiquette 💛 - The purpose of our LinkedIn page is to offer information about products and solutions at Continental, about our company culture and about our actions and initiatives. Moreover, we would like to provide you with quick and easy contact for your questions and comments related to the above mentioned topics. We emphasize the importance of an appropriate and respectful style when communicating on our page and therefore we established the following community rules: - Please post only comments related to the topics covered by this page. - Treat each user in a respectful way, as you expect to be treated as well. Abusive language, aggression and bullying are not allowed on our page. We therefore reserve the right to remove posted comments or any other content from this site: - which is offensive or abusive, - includes a commercial benefit or unwanted advertising messages, - violates the rights of third parties as well as the right to intellectual property, - which is irrelevant or misleading - which is a spam (repeated duplicate posting) - for any other reason deemed necessary to create a helpful and respectful community The comments on our contributions reflect the opinion of individual users. Our LinkedIn page is frequently checked for possible violations as mentioned above. However, ongoing inspection of the content of the posted comments is not reasonable without concrete indication of a (legal) violation as mentioned above. We will immediately remove the relevant links if they are found to violate any aforementioned law or principle.
About the Role

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs more than 192,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires business area stands for innovative top performance in tire technology. Services for dealers and fleet management as well as digital tire monitoring and management systems are further areas of focus. The aim is to contribute to safe, economical and sustainable mobility.

At Continental, each of us take personal ownership for creating an inclusive culture. Our behaviours and personal contribution drive a culture of connectedness and we encourage an environment in which our people share their perspectives courageously to drive operational excellence. With us, everyone has an equal opportunity to grow, develop and live into their professional potential. Come and work for us and let your ideas shape the future!

Job Description

Specialises in Industrial control systems and IT interface systems in various production areas within the Plant.
Support function to all Engineering units, providing industrial software support and system enhancements ensuring adherence to Digital Service, Cybersecurity, IT interfacing and Automation standard processes in their area, with direct interface to Cental Engineering Teams.
Management and ensuring standardisation of software installed on Industrial Computers (IPCs) including Backup and restore procedures, remote access administration and support change management. 
Transfers knowledge and conducts 1st level support training, on MES IT interfaces and related systems to relevant MTE Engineering personnel.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent
>5 years C&D engineering experience in production industry

Experience in several machine improvement projects, refurbishment, upgrade or installation projects

 

Additional Information

Medimed Medical Aid – with 3 options to choose from with the Company subsidising 50% of the cost

Provident Fund – 2 options to choose from with the Company contributing  an additional 10.5% towards it.

Tyre Purchase discount for up to 8 tyres a year

Long service awards payments from 5 years of loyal service

Study Assistance and Bursaries

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  • Leadership Level: Leading Self
  • Legal Entity: Continental Tyre South Africa (Pty.) Ltd. (0077)
  • Referral Bonus: No
  • Working Time: Full Time
    • Key Skills
    Industrial control systemsIT interface systemsIndustrial software supportCybersecurityAutomationSystem enhancementsChange managementMES IT interfacesRemote access administrationElectrical engineeringProject managementTechnical training
    Categories
    EngineeringManufacturingTechnologySoftware
    Benefits
    Medical aidProvident fundTyre purchase discountLong service awardsStudy assistanceBursaries
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Digital Services Engineer provides industrial software support and system enhancements for production areas while ensuring adherence to cybersecurity and automation standards. They are responsible for managing industrial computer software, performing backups, and training engineering personnel on MES IT interfaces.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    5-10
    💼Company Size
    64482
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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