7 Control Room Operator Johannesburg jobs in Johannesburg

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:

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

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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.

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.

About the job Senior Manager Process Control and Assurance

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, a state-owned company wholly owned by the South African government, is seeking dynamic and results-oriented professionals to join our Finance Corporate Strategy Development team as Senior Advisors. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to shaping the future of energy in the nation by developing and implementing corporate strategies and scenario planning. Eskom offers immense opportunities for career growth and development within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Job Mission:

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior advisor Financial Accounting to provide supervision, integration and control of transactions, to validate they are authorized, complete and accurate and in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable legislation, in support of sound financial control and discipline.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Lead and manage organisational process/internal control assurance, monitoring and advice:
   
   • Managing the implementation of the process/internal control and risk monitoring framework across the organisation.
   • Managing and prioritising the implementation of the formal national process control, internal controls and assurance plan across the organisation and divisions.
   • Managing and facilitating the consolidation and continuous review of the organisational process/internal control and assurance plan.
   • Assessing continuously the alignment of the plan to relevant process control manuals (PCMs) and policies which have financial risk implications.
   • Interpreting changes of economic and industry/market conditions, evaluating emerging control risks and impact on the organisation and divisions.
   • Providing strategic advisory service and guidance to Finance Business Partners and Finance/Site Business Centres regarding process controls, internal controls and associated risk management.
   • Prioritising and evaluating the implications of significant process/internal control deviations/ deficiencies and advising senior management.
   • Developing and implementing new/enhanced process controls to mitigate identified control deviations/deficiencies.
   • Influencing controls during the implementation of new business strategies to improve PCMs, policies and procedures in order to optimise process/internal controls.
   • Positioning and facilitating the integration with Integrated Risk Management, Forensic and Assurance, External Audit, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) office, Ethics office, etc. at divisional/group level to manage process/internal control deviations/ deficiencies and associated risks.
   • Ensuring adequate controls are in place for all identified financial risks.
2. Conduct process control monitoring, assurance review, reporting, investigations, and mitigation:
   
   • Consolidating the reporting of all process/internal control deviations/contraventions, deficiencies and risks at divisional/group level.
   • Formulating and recommending mitigation strategies and process control enhancements across the organisation and divisions.
   • Maintaining a consolidated Root Cause Database of all findings, process control monitoring, internal and external audits at division/group level for follow up on corrective actions and management signoffs.
   • Performing a risk analysis to evaluate risk exposure at organisational and divisional level e.g. financial losses, image, reputation, etc.
   • Ranking findings and prioritising timeous corrective actions, mitigating controls for all significant findings or a high/increasing risk exposure at organisational and divisional level.
   • Escalating all identified fraud, irregular incidents to Forensic and Assurance for formal investigation.
   • Investigating PFMA incidents.
   • Facilitating the reporting on the function key performance areas.
3. Lead and manage the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of standardised process/internal controls:
   
   • Advising on the development and improvement of policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to process/internal controls.
   • Advising and influencing the development of relevant and effective process/internal controls for the implementation/enhancement of systems and applications.
   • Managing and influencing the development and improvement of appropriate process/internal controls to protect the organisation and divisional resources.
   • Managing the implementation and maintenance of effective process/internal controls.
   • Evaluating the effective and efficient application of process/internal controls throughout the organisation and divisions focusing on areas of high/increasing risk.
   • Facilitating the execution of the process control monitoring, internal control and assurance plan across the organisation and divisions.
   • Assessing continuously the integrity and completeness of organisational process controls, internal controls and financial information produced.
   • Managing Group Finance and divisions capability to centrally evaluate system exception reports to identify control risks and mitigation opportunities.
   • Facilitating the organisational and divisional monthly business monitoring plan.
4. Lead and facilitate process/internal control and assurance training and awareness programmes:
   
   • Creating rules for process/internal control and assurance training and awareness programmes aligned to the functional strategy.
   • Facilitating training and awareness programmes regarding process/internal control and assurance across the organisation and divisions.
   • Providing a consulting and advisory service to the organisation and divisions regarding process/internal control and risk evaluation.
   • Articulating, implementing and providing training regarding the use of standard observation, performance, enquiry and confirmation techniques as additional tools to evaluate compliance with business process/internal controls.
   • Managing and facilitating the skills and talent management programme for the functional employees.
5. Lead and facilitate reviews regarding compliance with organisational governance strategy:
   
   • Formulating a plan to review and evaluate compliance with corporate governance.
   • Leading the reviews to assess the consistent application of relevant process control policies, procedures and legislation/regulations by business.
   • Advising and providing guidance regarding the impact of relevant financial legislation/regulations on policies and procedures at organisational and divisional level.
   • Defining and strategising reviews of business compliance with ethical behaviour practices and reporting.
   • Facilitating and consolidating Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) information and reporting.
   • Facilitating relevant PFMA awareness/training.

• B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Accounting/Auditing/Finance at NQF7 with 360 credits
• 7 years experience in Auditing, managerial process/internal control, compliance, assurance, financial management experience

• Cost Control (Level 3)
• External Reporting (Level 4)
• External Requirements and Governance (Level 4)
• Financial Analysis (Level 4)
• Financial Information Compilation and Interpretation (Level 4)
• Financial Reporting (Level 4)
• Financial Systems (Level 4)
• Internal Control (Level 5)
• Legislative Financial (Level 4)
• Policy Interpretation, Formulation and Implementation (Level 4)
• International financial reporting standards (IFRS)
• Companies Act
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Information Technology (IT) literate - Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)

A leader in the field of on-line wet chemical analysers in the mining industry is looking for a suitably qualified engineer to be based in Northern suburbs, Johannesburg, South Africa. TEN YEARS MINIMUM EXP.

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Engineer role is a critical customer-facing role within Product & Service Group, focusing on Design & Development, Manufacturing, Commissioning, Operation, Troubleshooting, Performance evaluation, and maintenance of our analysers. A key requirement is to provide on-site as well as remote customer support to our clients who are mainly in Gold, Silver and Uranium mines worldwide.

Head office is located in Northern suburbs, Johannesburg. The successful applicant will be required to operate from this office when not travelling.

Main responsibilities include:

• Effective communication with customers to ensure their satisfaction with the equipment and services provided.
• Commissioning & breakdown support.
• Manufacture, assembly & QA of analysers and their associated components.
• After-sales preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of analysers.
• Support to optimise analyser performance in the field.
• Assist customers in the optimisation of Plant processes.
• New product design and development.
• Software engineering and coding.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of digital and analog electronics.
• Demonstrated communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong PC and MS Office literacy.
• A current non-restricted driver's licence.
• Valid South African passport.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience with setting up and servicing instrumentation equipment.
• Experience with PLC / SCADA / HMI systems.
• Software development on PLC or other programming environment.
• Understanding of Industrial communication network & protocols.
• Previous commissioning / service field experience (working on mine sites).
• Understanding of statistical concepts.
• Understanding of Process control concepts.
• Understanding of Pumps and Variable Speed Drives.
• Understanding of Gold Leaching process.
• Ability to travel extensively at short notice.

Full training for a successful candidate will be provided in Johannesburg, South Africa at the commencement of employment and will involve extensive travel both locally and internationally.

Up to R2.4 Million per annum plus bonus incentives.