Works Control System (WCS) Specialist (36 Months)

We are recruiting for a Work Control System Specialist who will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and optimisation of the WCS platform that manages material handling and automation systems within production or warehouse environments.

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot WCS applications using Natural and Adabas.
• Ensure system reliability, availability, and performance of automation equipment controlled via WCS.
• Collaborate with operations, IT, and engineering teams to analyse and improve automated workflows.
• Integrate WCS solutions with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms.
• Adhere to SDLC best practices, including design, testing, documentation, and version control.
• Conduct root cause analysis on system failures and performance issues and implement permanent solutions.
• Apply knowledge of algorithms and data structures to optimise control logic and data processing.
• Assist in the deployment of new features, bug fixes, and enhancements in line with operational needs.
• Provide technical support and training for WCS operators and end-users.

• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in software development, with a strong background in Natural and Adabas technologies.

• Hands-on experience with SDLC methodologies, especially in real-time or mission-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures relevant to systems performance and data handling.
• Experience in environments with high automation and integration between WCS, WMS, and ERP.