Cretek delivers advanced industrial automation solutions across South Africa — specializing in PLC programming, SCADA systems, HMI design, and Industry 4.0 integration for mining, manufacturing, and FMCG industries.
Industries Served
Automation solutions for platinum, gold, coal, and diamond mines in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.
Smart factory solutions for automotive, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and packaging manufacturers in Boksburg, Johannesburg, and Pretoria.
SCADA and control systems for power plants, water treatment facilities, and renewable energy sites across South Africa.
Engineering Services
Cretek delivers specialized industrial automation services designed to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and modernize factory operations for South African businesses.
Expert programming for Siemens (S7-1200/1500, S5/S7-300 migration), Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, and Omron. Ladder logic, FBD, SCL, and ST programming.
WinCC, Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Zenon, and Wonderware development. Screen design, alarming, historian logging, dashboards, and mobile access for real-time monitoring.
Connect legacy PLCs to Azure IoT, AWS IoT Core, and GCP using OPC UA, MQTT, and Edge gateways. Enable predictive maintenance and remote monitoring for South African operations.
Network design with VLAN segmentation, industrial firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet), secure remote access (VPN), and OT cybersecurity audits for compliance with international standards.
Integration of industrial robots (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA), servo drives, VFDs, motion controllers, and vision systems for pick-and-place, palletizing, and assembly applications.
Complete on-site services including panel building, wiring, loop checking, FAT/SAT testing, commissioning, and 24/7 emergency support across South Africa.
Specialized Solutions
Design, simulate, and deploy ladder logic and control systems for industrial automation.
Learn MoreSupply, configure, and integrate industrial PLCs, sensors, HMIs, and control gear for automation and process optimization.
Learn MoreDesign, implement, and optimize secure industrial communication networks for automation and process control.
Learn MoreDesign, develop, and implement intuitive Human Machine Interfaces and SCADA systems for centralized monitoring and control.
Learn MoreConnect your industrial systems to the cloud and enable next-generation smart manufacturing.
Learn MoreLeverage cloud and edge computing to optimize, automate, and scale industrial processes.
Learn MoreDevelop tailored software solutions for automation, monitoring, and optimization.
Learn MoreAnalyze, optimize, and enhance the performance of your industrial automation systems.
Learn MoreProfessional training and certification programs to upskill your industrial workforce.
Learn MoreCoverage
Cretek provides industrial automation services across all major industrial centres in South Africa.
Partner with Cretek to modernize your PLC systems, improve production efficiency, and deploy reliable automation solutions.
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We support Siemens (S7-1200, S7-1500, legacy S5/S7-300 migration), Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micro800), Mitsubishi (FX, Q Series), Schneider Electric (Modicon), Omron, ABB, and Beckhoff. We also handle legacy system upgrades across Gauteng and nationwide.
Yes. We specialize in migrating legacy PLCs (Siemens S5 to S7-1500, Allen-Bradley PLC-5 to ControlLogix), converting ladder logic to modern IEC 61131-3 languages, and upgrading SCADA platforms (WinCC, Ignition, FactoryTalk) with minimal production downtime.
Yes, including screen design, real-time alarming, historian data logging, performance dashboards, and mobile operator interfaces. We've deployed SCADA systems for platinum, gold, and coal mines in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.
Yes. We integrate industrial systems using Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT Core, GCP IoT, OPC UA, MQTT protocols, and industrial edge gateways. Enable predictive maintenance and remote monitoring for your South African operations from anywhere in the world.
We secure and design OT networks using network segmentation (VLANs), industrial firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet), secure remote access (VPN), intrusion detection, and continuous monitoring — helping South African manufacturers comply with international security standards.
Yes. We supply PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, industrial switches, sensors, robotics components, and complete control panels. We partner with leading vendors and offer competitive pricing for bulk orders across South Africa.
Yes. Our certified engineers handle electrical panel assembly, field wiring, loop checking, PLC programming, HMI configuration, FAT/SAT testing, and full commissioning. We serve Boksburg, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and all major South African industrial centers.