Industrial Automation, AI Systems & ICT Infrastructure
for the Next Generation of Industry
Cretek is a unified systems integrator delivering PLC & industrial automation, AI-powered monitoring and predictive systems, and ICT infrastructure & digital transformation for enterprises across South Africa.
15+
Years Systems Engineering
200+
Industrial Projects Delivered
3
Core Divisions — Automation, AI, ICT
ZA
Serving South Africa Nationwide
Integrated Technology Ecosystem
Core Business Divisions
Three Integrated Engineering Divisions
Cretek operates as three strategic business units — each an enterprise-grade engineering practice with deep technical specialisation, working together to deliver unified industrial systems.
Industrial Automation
Control Systems & Integration
- PLC programming & control systems
- HMI / SCADA integration
- Control panel design & wiring
- Burner & process automation
- System commissioning & support
Artificial Intelligence
Intelligent Industrial Systems
- Predictive maintenance systems
- AI monitoring dashboards
- Machine data analysis
- Intelligent alerting systems
- Industrial AI integration (edge + cloud)
ICT & Systems Integration
Infrastructure & Connectivity
- Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profinet)
- Edge computing infrastructure
- System integration & architecture
- Cloud-connected industrial systems
- Data pipeline architecture
Engineering Methodology
How We Build Systems
Every engagement follows a structured engineering lifecycle — from requirements analysis through architecture, development, deployment, and continuous improvement.
Architecture & Design
- Requirements analysis
- System mapping (OT + IT + AI)
- Architecture specification
- Technology selection
Engineering & Development
- PLC + AI + ICT integration
- Software & hardware design
- Prototyping & simulation
- Factory acceptance testing
Deployment & Optimization
- On-site commissioning
- System monitoring
- Continuous improvement
- Ongoing support & optimisation
Industries Served
Enterprise-Grade Systems Across Sectors
We engineer industrial automation, AI, and ICT solutions for critical infrastructure and production environments — from factory floors to mine shafts.
Manufacturing & Smart Factories
Production line automation, OEE optimisation, quality systems, and Industry 4.0 roadmaps for automotive, FMCG, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Energy & Utilities
SCADA-controlled power generation, renewable energy monitoring, substation automation, and grid management systems for public and private utilities.
Mining & Heavy Industry
Mine-wide control systems, conveyor automation, ventilation management, pump station control, and safety monitoring for open-pit and underground operations.
Water Treatment Systems
Automated filtration, chemical dosing, pump control, and remote telemetry for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment plants.
Logistics & Warehousing
Conveyor sortation, automated storage and retrieval, warehouse control systems (WCS), and real-time inventory tracking for distribution centres.
Smart Infrastructure
Building management systems (BMS), HVAC control, lighting automation, access control, and energy management for commercial and government facilities.
Technology Ecosystem
Three-Layer Technology Stack
Our engineering stack spans the full industrial technology spectrum — from field-level control through connectivity infrastructure to artificial intelligence.
Automation Layer
Control & Field Systems
- Siemens TIA Portal — S7-1200/1500, WinCC, Drives
- Studio 5000 — Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix
- Delta ISPSoft — DVP, AS, AH Series PLCs
- SCADA platforms — WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition
ICT Layer
Connectivity & Infrastructure
- Industrial Ethernet — Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP
- SCADA networks & telemetry systems
- Edge computing gateways & industrial PCs
- Cloud infrastructure — AWS, Azure, OCI
AI Layer
Intelligence & Analytics
- Predictive analytics & anomaly detection
- Industrial data pipelines & processing
- Machine vision & quality inspection AI
- Edge AI models for real-time inference
Cretek is an industrial automation, AI systems, and ICT infrastructure engineering company serving manufacturing, mining, energy, and enterprise clients across South Africa. We design and deliver integrated control systems that combine PLC programming services,AI industrial systems integration, and robust ICT infrastructure for industry— from a single machine to a fully connected smart factory.
Our engineering team specialises in Siemens PLC integration services (TIA Portal, S7-1200/1500, WinCC),Allen Bradley automation systems (Studio 5000, ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View), andDelta PLC control systems (DVP, AS, AH Series with ISPSoft). We combine these withpredictive maintenance solutions powered by machine learning, SCADA and industrial AI monitoringplatforms, and industrial control systems integration across Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus networks.
Cretek provides end-to-end project delivery — from requirements analysis and system architecture through PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, control panel design, on-site commissioning, and ongoing support. We serve clients throughout South Africa, delivering infrastructure-grade systems that reduce downtime, improve quality, and enable data-driven decision-making at every level of the operation.
Contact Our Engineering Team
Let's Build Intelligent Industrial Systems Together
We design systems, not just software or panels. Tell us about your project and our engineers will respond with a tailored proposal.
Trust Note
“We design systems, not just software or panels. Every engagement begins with understanding your operational requirements and ends with a commissioned, documented, and supported solution.”