54 Process Control jobs in South Africa
Process Control Manager
Posted 7 days ago
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Reference: NES -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.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesMain 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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#J-18808-LjbffrDirector, Process Control
Posted 11 days ago
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112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa
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AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community.
Objective of the role
To provide Process Control services to operations, projects and full asset potential. Manage specific technology roadmap projects in Metallurgy.
Education & Qualifications
A degree qualification in Chemical/ Metallurgical/ Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Control Systems related field.
Technical Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- At least 15 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
- Ability to take a 3-5 year whole-of-business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company’s strategic priorities.
- Behaviour consistent with AngloGold Ashanti’s Values and Purpose.
- Well-developed industry networks.
- Strong technical expertise in process control systems and optimization.
- Proficient in loop tuning and control system performance evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to work across multiple stakeholders and functions.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
- Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking.
- Demonstrated capability in organising work, setting priorities and exercising sound independent judgement.
- Strong ability to lead and work effectively with people, including leading high performing professional teams.
- High energy and level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team.
- Preparedness to take a well-reasoned stand on matters of importance.
- Experience with APC or AI-driven optimization projects.
- Familiarity with mining and gold processing unit operations.
- Experience in large-scale transformation or standardization initiatives.
- Exposure to Digital Twin or real-time simulation technologies.
Role Accountabilities
Technical Acountabilities
- Modelling behaviour that is consistent with the AGA Safety Vision and Values, assisting in driving a culture where Safety is our first value, and providing support for incident/accident investigations where required.
- Provide Global Process Control and Automation Services to Operations, Projects and Full asset potential activity. This includes;
- Champion the AGA Safety Vision by ensuring that process control work is planned and conducted with safety as the first priority.
- Embed long-term process control standards, analytics capability, and optimization practices across the business to ensure sustainable operational excellence.
- Lead the execution of the PCA initiative as outlined in the Process Control and Analytics Charter, including:
- Baseline performance assessments and control loop evaluations.
- Rollout of real-time dashboards, analytics tools, and control loop diagnostics.
- Implementation of control improvement recommendations, including loop tuning and control strategy changes.
- Setup and deployment of APC and AI solutions, and integration of digital twin models.
- Provide technical support to site teams in process control design, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Assist sites in developing fit-for-purpose control philosophies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor and report on key performance metrics (KPMs), and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Support the development and rollout of training materials to build process control capacity across AGA operations.
- Act as the technical liaison with third-party control consultants, APC vendors, and digital solution providers.
- Contribute to process design reviews for continuous improvement initiatives and M&A technical due diligence as related to process control systems.
People Accountabilities
- Supporting the VP Processing and Tailings in Discipline Health activity, this includes;
- Build process control capability within site teams by mentoring metallurgists and control room operators and site control technicians.
- Support the Director Metallurgy(s) and BU Process Managers in aligning site-level priorities with corporate strategy for process control.
- Foster collaboration between operations, OT, DT, and external vendors.
- Ensure all internal and external people are treated in accordance with AGA's company values.
- Align with BU Process Managers on succession planning and talent management of process control professionals.
- Make oneself available in a mentoring capacity for relevant production or technical roles.
Remuneration
As per the AGA salary scales.
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role. All academic and work-related achievements to be clearly highlighted. AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Experience in the manufacturing or mining sectors desired. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Internal applicants need to inform their managers of their intention to apply.
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Directors:G Patterson J Munanka KV Naidoo B Sangqu B Chauke
#J-18808-LjbffrDirector, Process Control
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112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community.
Objective of the role
To provide Process Control services to operations, projects and full asset potential. Manage specific technology roadmap projects in Metallurgy.
Education & Qualifications
A degree qualification in Chemical/ Metallurgical/ Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Control Systems related field.
Technical Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- At least 15 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
- Ability to take a 3-5 year whole-of-business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company’s strategic priorities.
- Behaviour consistent with AngloGold Ashanti’s Values and Purpose.
- Well-developed industry networks.
- Strong technical expertise in process control systems and optimization.
- Proficient in loop tuning and control system performance evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to work across multiple stakeholders and functions.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
- Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking.
- Demonstrated capability in organising work, setting priorities and exercising sound independent judgement.
- Strong ability to lead and work effectively with people, including leading high performing professional teams.
- High energy and level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team.
- Preparedness to take a well-reasoned stand on matters of importance.
- Experience with APC or AI-driven optimization projects.
- Familiarity with mining and gold processing unit operations.
- Experience in large-scale transformation or standardization initiatives.
- Exposure to Digital Twin or real-time simulation technologies.
Role Accountabilities
Technical Acountabilities
- Modelling behaviour that is consistent with the AGA Safety Vision and Values, assisting in driving a culture where Safety is our first value, and providing support for incident/accident investigations where required.
- Provide Global Process Control and Automation Services to Operations, Projects and Full asset potential activity. This includes;
- Champion the AGA Safety Vision by ensuring that process control work is planned and conducted with safety as the first priority.
- Embed long-term process control standards, analytics capability, and optimization practices across the business to ensure sustainable operational excellence.
- Lead the execution of the PCA initiative as outlined in the Process Control and Analytics Charter, including:
- Baseline performance assessments and control loop evaluations.
- Rollout of real-time dashboards, analytics tools, and control loop diagnostics.
- Implementation of control improvement recommendations, including loop tuning and control strategy changes.
- Setup and deployment of APC and AI solutions, and integration of digital twin models.
- Provide technical support to site teams in process control design, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Assist sites in developing fit-for-purpose control philosophies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor and report on key performance metrics (KPMs), and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Support the development and rollout of training materials to build process control capacity across AGA operations.
- Act as the technical liaison with third-party control consultants, APC vendors, and digital solution providers.
- Contribute to process design reviews for continuous improvement initiatives and M&A technical due diligence as related to process control systems.
People Accountabilities
- Supporting the VP Processing and Tailings in Discipline Health activity, this includes;
- Build process control capability within site teams by mentoring metallurgists and control room operators and site control technicians.
- Support the Director Metallurgy(s) and BU Process Managers in aligning site-level priorities with corporate strategy for process control.
- Foster collaboration between operations, OT, DT, and external vendors.
- Ensure all internal and external people are treated in accordance with AGA's company values.
- Align with BU Process Managers on succession planning and talent management of process control professionals.
- Make oneself available in a mentoring capacity for relevant production or technical roles.
Remuneration
As per the AGA salary scales.
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role. All academic and work-related achievements to be clearly highlighted. AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Experience in the manufacturing or mining sectors desired. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Internal applicants need to inform their managers of their intention to apply.
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#J-18808-LjbffrProcess Control Engineer
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- Design, implement, and maintain process control systems to optimize plant performance.
- Configure and program PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and DCS systems.
- Conduct troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of control system issues.
- Collaborate with project teams to deliver automation solutions on time and within budget.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance teams.
- A qualification in Electrical Engineering or Controls/Automation Engineering .
- Proven experience in process control systems within an industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of control systems design, instrumentation, and process optimization.
- Familiarity with industry software and hardware (PLC, SCADA, DCS, etc.).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
Key Purpose of this role is the responsibility for ensuring sustained reliability, integrity and stability of the Automation and Control Infrastructure whilst proactively enhancing and optimizing these systems thereby improving Quality and/or efficiency of processes.
Governance & Standards- Support plant with C&A project implementation and ensure that they adhere to the C&A standards within the project
- To support the plant with control and automation project implementations by ensuring correct control and automation standards are followed and advising on technologies where applicable
- Assist with technology selection by providing the plant with insight into new technologies and making recommendations around these technologies
- Provide the plant with Global Technical Specifications (GTS) and Zone Technical Specifications (ZTS) where they exist or assist the plant in developing new standards in conjunction with the regions
- Provide the plant with advice of technology implementation during design and commissioning of projects
- Lead design and architecture workshops and ensure that a sound design and architecture solution is developed
- Ensure that the correct technologies are selected to deliver the solution
- Co-ordinate with System Integrators to ensure our C&A standards are adhered to during divisional control and automation projects
- Review, update and specify C&A standards
- To be the custodians of all manufacturing standards by reviewing standards, updating these standards and developing new standards
- Understand current standards and know why and how to implement these
- Coach plant staff on current standards
- Review standards and make recommendations to improve standards
- Create new standards for new technologies and get plant manager approval
- Train systems staff in new standards
- Audit plant against C&A standards and ensuring compliance
- Conduct an unbiased audit on specified systems and process within the manufacturing system’s environment
- Document findings of the audit and assist the plant in creating action plans and to close out gaps
- Assist with implementation of standards and processes where applicable and having follow-up meetings
- Resolve issues that have been escalated or assigned as quickly as possible
- Log issues that have been escalated and report on these on a weekly basis
- Communicate root cause and resolution details
- Interact with vendor to ensure quick resolution of issues escalated
- Escalating issues to vendors where required by logging the call with them and keeping track of root cause and resolution
- Provide vendors with feedback on software tested and work with them to resolve any issues
- Escalate issues that cannot be resolved, to vendors
- Keep track of vendor escalated issues
- Support the change control process at the plant to ensure that approved changes are made in accordance with approved procedures and vendor recommendations to the control and automation system as specified by the plant manager and site engineers
- Follow-up on the effectiveness and sustainability of changes made
- Ensure plant efficiency by maintaining C&A systems uptime and resolution of C&A breakdowns in as short a time period as possible
- Attending to and resolving C&A breakdowns both during and after office hours either remotely or by coming to site
- Conducting after action reviews to engineer, design and execute sustainable preventative measures
- Support plant with problems experienced in the Control and Automation layer that has been escalated to Tech Supply, ZBS Maintenance or Solutions
- To support plant with operational control and automation issues that have been escalated to Tech Supply, ZBS Maintenance or Solutions
- Audio visual support for projectors, zoom rooms, auditoriums, training rooms and boardrooms
- Escalation point for all help desk issues
- Ensure that manufacturing server checks are being done including Avmar backup checks – part of workflow verification to ensure backups are done - hardware, cluster health, server operating system, server application, time sync, SQL, anti-virus, SCCM, SCOM, incidents being driven to closure and deviations are being resolved or incidents logged by manufacturing systems resources or Solutions
- Ensure that Inter plc network maintenance – switches for inter plc network not managed by the network team but by region – is being done
- Act as single point of contact for outsourced Solutions services: Cameras, IT generators, IT UPS, IT networks
- To ensure and maintain control and automation systems uptime by continuously assessing and mitigating risks, resolving breakdowns and instituting sustainable prevention measures
- Conducting C&A risk assessments and recommending mitigation as per the site risk assessment process
- Executing mitigation efforts in reduction of the risks identified
- Developing and Testing Disaster Recovery Procedures including ensuring data and configuration back-ups can be successfully restored
- In the event of a disaster or unforeseen event - executing the disaster recovery procedures in accordance with the Business Continuity Plan
- Correctly scope project and CAPEX to reduce or eliminate high risk items including but not limited only to hardware and software obsolescence and operational technology (OT)
- Assist identifying and resolving security vulnerabilities in partnership with Security Operations Centre and Solutions
- Ensure antivirus and anti-malware systems are up-to-date and functioning correctly
- Provide input to the Business Case by reviewing business cases and making recommendations to the plant
- Provide the plant with advice of technology implementation during design and commissioning of projects
- Provide technical leadership for divisional control and automation projects in a timely manner
- Assist with determining scope of the project through communication session with the business, stakeholders and users and documenting the requirements
- Manage development and testing of solution
- Lead commissioning of the solution at the plant
- Execute small optimization projects, hence adding value in terms of cost saving
- Coordination of Control and Automation aspects of CAPEX projects
- Support plant process optimisation in terms of Quality, Cost and Speed improvements
- To support the plant with process optimisation efforts in terms of improving quality, cost and speed of plant processes
- Provide insight and feedback on how processes are controlled to plant management team so that optimisation proposals can be engineered
- Analyse and resolve long-term operational issues experienced in the plant
- Improve control and automation knowledge at the plant to ensure faster escalation of issues
- Prepare material for and participate in weekly knowledge sharing sessions
- Develop own and close Skills Acquisition Process (SKAP) training plan
- Supports the pipeline development of apprentices, instrument artisans and Technicians
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechatronic Engineering or Computer Science
- In-depth knowledge of Process Control Automation
- Specialization in Industrial Control & Automation
- At least 3 years in industrial control and automation or completion of Control and Automation technical traineeship
- FMCG or beverages experience in industrial control and automation is advantageous
- Band: VII
SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing
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#J-18808-LjbffrAdvanced Process Control (APC) Engineer
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Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our companyPart 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.
IntroductionDo 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!
Who are we?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.
What do we do every day?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
Experience: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!
#J-18808-LjbffrProcess Control Manager Johannesburg East
Posted 7 days ago
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Reference: NES -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:
- 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.