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Senior Systems Integration
Specialists

13+ years of hands-on experience designing and commissioning industrial automation systems for some of the world's leading manufacturers.

Mias Swanepoel
Enjoy Automation
Senior Systems Integration Specialists

Multi-sector automation specialists developing reliable control systems for Food & Beverage, Mining, and Automotive manufacturing operations.

Quick Facts
📍 Pretoria, South Africa 📧 info@enjoyautomation.co.za 🏭 13+ years in industrial automation 🌍 Projects in SA, Thailand & Mozambique
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Who We Are

Senior-Level Engineering,
Start to Finish

Enjoy Automation is a specialised systems integration company focused on industrial automation. We combine deep technical expertise with proven project leadership to deliver end-to-end solutions that drive operational efficiency, scalability, and business growth for manufacturing and industrial clients.

Our engineering experience spans 13+ years across the full automation lifecycle — from PLC and SCADA programming through to industrial networking, Hyper-V server cluster administration, MES/ERP integration, and functional safety. We have delivered projects at BMW, Ford, Toyota, KLT Automotive, ABInBev, Cervesa de Mozambique, Linde+Wiemann, Adient, and more.

Our speciality is vertical integration of plant standards into holistic designs — connecting machine-level controls and network infrastructure through to enterprise-level facility planning, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.

13+
Years Experience
20+
Projects Delivered
3
Countries
Our Background

Engineering Experience

Systems Integrator & Founder Enjoy Automation May 2019 – Present

Enjoy Automation was founded as a specialised systems integration business focused on industrial automation — combining deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial leadership to deliver end-to-end solutions across manufacturing and industrial sectors.

Core functions span full P&L management, client acquisition, project scoping and delivery, innovation strategy, and hands-on engineering across the complete automation stack — electrical/hardware design, instrumentation, industrial networking, Hyper-V server clusters, MES/ERP integration, and functional safety.

Process Control Engineer ABInBev Rosslyn Jun 2022 – Sep 2022
Ensured sustained reliability, integrity and stability of the Automation and Control Infrastructure at ABInBev Rosslyn — from PLC devices through to the ERP system. Platforms: Wonderware Suite (Archestra IDE, Historian, Trend), T-SQL, Siemens TIA, Factory Talk Batch, Grafana, Microsoft Report Builder, VM/server Failover Cluster management.
PLC Programmer CPI Technologies Jul 2017 – Apr 2019
Delivered multiple automation projects within the brewing industry from kickoff to commissioning. Specialised in Profibus PA/DP and ASi network design, implementation, and analysis. Software testing and commissioning across Controllogix, Unity, TIA, LogoSoft and Concept platforms. Software and E&I team management; full SHEQ compliance on site.
PLC Programmer Design Engineering Jul 2015 – Jun 2017
PLC programming across automotive bodyshop projects. Client liaison on plant standards, machine operation and time planning. Ongoing PLC support post-commissioning.
PLC Programmer Techtion Automation Nov 2012 – May 2015
PLC production support for BMW Rosslyn BIW. General PLC systems maintenance and design of unique PLC solutions for the BMW F30 BIW production line.
Education

Academic Background

2022 – Current

Advanced Diploma: Industrial Communication, Networking & IT

Engineering Institute of Technology
2012

National Diploma: Mechatronics Engineering (S4)

Completed
2007

Matric Certificate

🏆 Achievement

SEW & Festo Pneudrive — National Competition Winner

Led group to overall national winners of the Pneudrive competition held between all universities.
Automation Proficiency

PLC & Software Platforms

Siemens TIA Portal
Siemens Step7 Classic
Simatic WinCC
Schneider Unity Pro
Schneider Concept
Rockwell RSLogix 5000
Rockwell Studio 5000
Rockwell Factory Talk Batch
Rockwell PanelView
Aveva System Platform
Wonderware OMI / Historian
Mitsubishi GX Developer
Mitsubishi GT Designer 3
Profibus PA / DP
ASi Interface
Profinet / EthernetIP
IO-Link (IFM)
Hyper-V Server Clusters
MES / ERP Integration
T-SQL Reporting
Grafana
Skills

Core Competencies

PLC Design & Programming Commissioning Project Management Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Functional Safety Industrial Networking SCADA Development Robotics Integration MES / ERP Integration Risk Management Health & Safety (SHEQ) Cost & Budget Management Workforce Planning Stakeholder Engagement Operations Management Quality Management Contract Management Strategy Development Process Improvement Sales & Marketing Staff Development Analytical Thinking
Our Values

What Drives Everything We Do

💡

Innovation

Continuously pushing the boundaries of automation technology to deliver forward-thinking solutions.

⚡

Energy

Bringing passion and drive to every project — from kickoff to commissioning and beyond.

🎯

Precision

Engineering demands accuracy. Every system delivered is designed and built to last.

🤝

Partnership

Becoming a trusted engineering partner — not just a supplier — with every client relationship.

🛡️

Safety

Safety is non-negotiable. Every system designed to protect people and assets, always.

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ROI Focus

Every project aligned to clients' strategic objectives — measurable uptime, efficiency and cost improvements.

Let's Work Together

Looking for a senior automation team that gets the job done right? Let's talk.

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