21 Automation Supervisor jobs in South Africa

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.

Do you have a passion for Control and Electrical Engineering? ArcelorMittal South Africa is looking for Engineers to join the APC team. Whether you're an experienced engineer seeking a new challenge, or an aspiring young graduate eager for an exciting career in Process Control and Electrical Engineering, we want to hear from you!

APC is a central team of Electrical / Electronic Engineers situated in Vanderbijlpark. Our focus is not on day-to-day maintenance activities, but rather on:

• Executing large projects (system replacements, upgrades, and process control, electrical, and instrumentation parts of large plant upgrades or greenfield plants)
• Setting standards for the Operational Technology (OT) environment (Process Control, Instrumentation, and Electrical)
• Coordinating the implementation of a common Operational Technology infrastructure
• Coordinating the implementation of Operational Technology cyber security controls
• Providing support to plant maintenance teams as needed

We strive to deliver a process control and electrical infrastructure that is:

• Safe
• Secure
• Reliable
• Maintainable
• Cost-effective

This supports the efficient production of steel over the life cycle of our plants. We cooperate closely with plant electrical and process control maintenance teams.

Our activities include:

• Planning and executing ongoing projects
• Coordinating the development of Electrical / Process Control policies, procedures, and standards to be implemented throughout the company
• Coordinating common initiatives, such as OT Cyber Security and OT Infrastructure
• Supporting plant teams as needed to recover systems

B Degree (Electrical / Electronic) NQF8

We are looking for engineers at various levels - opportunities are available for fresh graduates, engineers in training or seasoned engineers.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join us in making a difference!

Reference: NES018165-Phind-1

As the Process Control Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing instrumentation and electrical projects or sub-projects, setting standards and policies regarding process control equipment, and acting as an electrical and instrumentation consultant to factories. You will also be involved in Scada development, PLC programming, and fault-finding on instrumentation and process control systems.

Main Purpose of the Job:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Scope project requirements related to instrumentation and electrical projects.
2. Manage or lead instrumentation and electrical projects.
3. Develop Scada systems, PLC programming, and fault-find on instrumentation and process control systems.
4. Set standards and policies for process control equipment and instrumentation at all factories.
5. Keep abreast of relevant instrumentation and electrical developments.
6. Act as a consultant to factories on upgrades and new projects.
7. Travel to various factories and live away from home for short periods.
8. Keep process control systems up to date by upgrading end-of-life systems.
9. Design and develop process and machine control systems.
10. Assist factories in fault-finding, machine breakdowns, and process failures.
11. Apply proper standards and legal electrical practices at factories.

• BEng, BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering (Light Current), Mechatronics, or Electronic Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in PLC programming (Siemens & Allen Bradley) and Scada software advantageous.
• GCC will be advantageous.
• N6 qualification with extensive experience may also be considered.

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Others: R&D, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

The primary purpose of this job is to participate in setting the Group's medium-to-long-term goals and manage the R&D Process Control Group to advance modelling of complex processes through research in advanced process control (APC) systems and optimisation strategies for minerals processing and metallurgical plants. The successful candidate will contribute to developing industry-leading APC solutions deployed both in South Africa and globally. This role involves securing and executing research projects valued around R10m annually, overseeing the delivery of new products stemming from this research, and providing technical expertise in APC technology (model predictive control, fault detection and control), Industry 4.0 technologies (neural networks, machine learning, AI), and communication hardware & software.

The responsibilities include identifying new opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, specifications, testing, and industrial demonstrations primarily for process control software. The R&D Process Control Leader is recognized as a technical expert in advanced process control research & development within Mintek.

• Leading research on APC solutions, including complex process modelling.
• Identifying and leading technology development and commercialization opportunities.
• Supporting and leading research projects and product development.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Adhering to SHEQ procedures and maximizing technical efficiency.
• Making strategic technical decisions impacting research directions and outcomes.
• Leading the development of a specialized research area with high interdisciplinary integration.
• Driving national technology trends in the area of specialization.
• Transforming opportunities into funded research proposals.
• Developing new technologies/instruments and providing services at the process/discipline level.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and publications as an experienced professional.
• Leading, mentoring, and training staff under supervision.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the business.

Qualifications and experience:

• PhD in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) related to automation, model predictive control, fault detection & control, Industry 4.0, or communication hardware & software.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in research or knowledge-based organizations, including at least 6 months in managing people, RDI, or commercialization.
• Experience with prototyping, product commercialization, and method accreditation is advantageous.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Python for algorithm prototyping.
• Additional skills/knowledge that are advantageous include numerical analysis, solving differential equations, programming in C, C#, or VB.NET, and complex system modelling involving mechanical, chemical, or thermodynamic aspects.

Additional desirable qualifications:

• Research record supported by peer-reviewed publications, patents, or book chapters.
• Experience in attracting research funding.
• Registration or eligibility for ECSA.
• Experience in commissioning APC systems.
• Experience in commercializing products at advanced TRL levels.

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.

Do you have a passion for Control and Electrical Engineering? ArcelorMittal South Africa is looking for Engineers to join the APC team. Whether you're an experienced engineer seeking a new challenge, or an aspiring young graduate eager for an exciting career in Process Control and Electrical Engineering, we want to hear from you!

APC is a central team of Electrical / Electronic Engineers situated in Vanderbijlpark. Our focus is not on day-to-day maintenance activities, but rather on:

• Executing large projects (system replacements, upgrades, and process control, electrical, and instrumentation parts of large plant upgrades or greenfield plants)
• Setting standards for the Operational Technology (OT) environment (Process Control, Instrumentation, and Electrical)
• Coordinating the implementation of a common Operational Technology infrastructure
• Coordinating the implementation of Operational Technology cyber security controls
• Providing support to plant maintenance teams as needed

We strive to deliver a process control and electrical infrastructure that is:

• Safe
• Secure
• Reliable
• Maintainable
• Cost-effective

This supports the efficient production of steel over the life cycle of our plants. We cooperate closely with plant electrical and process control maintenance teams.

Our activities include:

• Planning and executing ongoing projects
• Coordinating the development of Electrical / Process Control policies, procedures, and standards to be implemented throughout the company
• Coordinating common initiatives, such as OT Cyber Security and OT Infrastructure
• Supporting plant teams as needed to recover systems

B Degree (Electrical / Electronic) NQF8

We are looking for engineers at various levels - opportunities are available for fresh graduates, engineers in training or seasoned engineers.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join us in making a difference!