Industrial Automation, AI Systems & ICT Infrastructure
for the Next Generation of Industry
Cretek Group 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 Group 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
Panel Building & Electrical Control
Design, Fabrication & Integration
- Control panel design & fabrication
- MCC panels and motor control systems
- Distribution boards (DBs)
- PLC-based control panels
- Testing, commissioning & documentation
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 Group Portfolio
One group. Multiple technology businesses.
Cretek Group builds and operates specialized businesses that connect engineering, industrial technology, technical supply, logistics and digital platforms. Each business solves a focused operational problem while sharing the same foundation of technology, systems thinking and customer-focused delivery.
Logistics & Operations
Logistics
A logistics technology platform focused on connecting operational workflows, transportation and business logistics.
Visit Logistics →Industrial Commerce
Precision Spares
Industrial spare parts and component sourcing focused on reliable technical supply and procurement.
Visit Precision Spares →Digital Platforms
DocuHealth
A digital platform focused on healthcare documentation, workflow and operational information management.
Visit DocuHealth →Education Technology
School Management System
A school management platform for academic and administrative operations, built and operated by Cretek Group.
Visit SMS →Cretek Group is a technology and engineering group serving manufacturing, mining, energy, infrastructure, logistics, healthcare and enterprise markets across South Africa. We combine industrial automation, AI systems, ICT infrastructure, engineering delivery and specialized digital businesses.
Our engineering capability spans PLC programming, SCADA, control panel building, industrial networking, factory automation and industrial AI. These capabilities support client projects and the development of focused businesses across technical supply, logistics and digital platforms.
Our portfolio extends the same systems-thinking approach into software and operational platforms. Logistics represents our logistics and operations direction, Precision Spares extends the group into industrial commerce, DocuHealth represents our digital-platform direction in healthcare documentation and workflow, and the School Management System extends the group into education technology for schools.
Across the group, our approach is consistent: identify a real operational problem, design a practical technology-led solution, and build systems that are reliable, scalable and commercially useful.
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.”