5 Process Technician jobs in South Africa

A leading talent acquisition company in Saudi Arabia is actively seeking a Process Control Systems Technician to join a dynamic team supporting a leading client in the Oil and Gas sector in Saudi Arabia. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of process control systems to ensure operational efficiency and safety. You will work closely with engineering teams to implement and upgrade systems that enhance performance while adhering to industry standards and safety regulations.

• Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process control systems, including PLCs, DCSs, and SCADA systems.
• Monitor system performance and conduct regular inspections to identify and address potential issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize control systems and improve process efficiency.
• Document all maintenance activities and updates to control system configurations and software.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior staff on best practices for system maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in all activities related to control systems.
• Provide technical support and recommendations for system upgrades or replacements as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Process Control Systems Technician, specifically in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Proven expertise in working with PLCs, DCSs, and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of control system concepts, safety instrumented systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with an ability to analyze complex system issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
• Willingness to work in Saudi Arabia and adapt to the operational environment.

To monitor and carry out cleaning of purification systems, filters, chemical lines and dosing plants as well as safe isolation of systems and pipelines when requested

• Grade 12 combined with a NQF Level 2 or N1 in Water and Waste Water Treatment OR N3 or NQF level 4 in Water and Waste Water Treatment
• 2 years process plant experience
• 2 years Water Purification experience.
• Class I Process Controller Classification

• Desludging of systems
• Cleaning of silica plants, chemical pipe work, chemical tanks and screens.
• Isolation and cleaning of process systems
• Clean spreader plates and holes
• Removal of sand in sand traps for re-use (recovered water sump)
• Maintenance of filters.

• Operation of plant
• Water purification and treatment process
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and its application
•Knowledge and application of ISO requirements

• Communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Good housekeeping skills
• Conflict resolution
•Good decision making and sound labour relation skills
• Administrative Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills to do fault finding
• Computer literacy (Advantage)

• General safety conscious.
• Good working relations
• Able to work under pressure

1. Looking for a
   Process Control/ Smart Plant Enginee
   r in Centurion and Pretoria East area, with
   Periodic travel to client operations.

Role Overview:

Seeking a 
growth-oriented Process Control / Smart Plant Engineer
 to join our Smart Plant implementation team. This role is suited to an intermediate-level engineer with a solid foundation in control systems and a desire to deepen their expertise in 
Advanced Process Control (APC)
, 
production reporting
, and 
digital optimization solutions
. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-impact improvements to plant operations across the mining and mineral processing sectors.

Qualifications and Experience Required
:

• BEng
  /
  BSc in Chemical, or Metallurgical Engineering
  .
• 2–5 years
   of experience in industrial process control, with exposure to APC, preferably in the mining or minerals processing industry.
• Familiarity with process control systems (e.g., Siemens PCS 7, Rockwell, Yokogawa, Honeywell).
• Working knowledge of data historian tools and trending systems (e.g., PI, IP.21, Phoenix, Dart, PI, Rockwell, ABB, Aveva).
• Solid understanding of PID tuning principles and control strategy logic.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to 
  rule-based
   or 
  model predictive APC
   systems.
• Experience supporting production reporting and OEE initiatives.
• Practical exposure to process areas such as
  milling, flotation, leaching, or smelting
  . (minerals processing plants like precious metals, base metals, coal, manganese, diamonds)
• Experience with
  OPC and other integration technologies and protocols

Key Responsibilities:

Consulting & Process Studies

• Conduct plant visits and engage with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Perform structured 
  process studies
   to evaluate production performance, control loop health, and optimization opportunities.
• Develop baseline assessments and support the business case development for improvement initiatives.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Translate process study findings into solution requirements (e.g., reporting formats, control strategies, APC logic).
• Configure, implement, and test APC solutions using our Smart Plant stack (Psibyl, Phoenix RTE, Opto One, Dart, etc.).
• Assist in deploying and integrating data historian and reporting tools (Phoenix DB, Fluid Reports).

APC Tuning & Operational Support

• Perform 
  daily APC performance checks
  , controller tuning, and optimization tasks.
• Analyse operational reports and dashboards to identify deviations and propose improvements.
• Support change management and operator engagement during system rollouts.

Reporting & KPI Development

• Design and validate 
  production and engineering reports
   aligned with client needs.
• Provide input on dashboard visualizations and KPIs for operations and management reporting.
• Assist in defining and maintaining the "single source of truth" for operational data.

Continuous Improvement & Client Support

• Support clients post-implementation through troubleshooting, performance reviews, and optimization workshops.
• Collaborate with internal developers, control engineers, and process experts to improve solution modules.
• Stay current with emerging trends in process optimization, APC, and digital mining.

If you meet the above criteria, please send your CV to -g.com

Job description:

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT HILLSIDE

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Specialist Process Control and Improvement, you will be responsible to administer the production standards, operating procedures and control systems that ensure critical controls of the production processes exist and are effective. To conduct the production system monitoring and analysis and execute improvements to production systems and practices to achieve and maintain the predictable, stable and required levels of operating performance within HSECQ requirements.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Execute strategies to analyse performance and initiate improvement actions (e.g. dispatch control and analysis; plant / fleet statistical process control; production execution improvement);
• Adhere to standards and critical controls required to manage HSECQ and operational material risks, legal obligations and South32 and ISO Standards;
• Conduct investigations of relevant Events. Execute the production equipment work strategies for SAP;
• Assist to develop, review and maintain standard operating procedures to support the safe execution of production work;
• Execute all duties in line with statutory legislation, and South32 standards and requirements;
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all events and hazards and participate in workplace investigations or observations as required;
• Contribute to building a cohesive working environment;
• Actively participate in all people performance and development initiatives to ensure the team's performance meets the required standards;
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal (peers / team members / managers) as well as external (service providers etc.) relationships and implement remedial actions were required to ensure achievement of organisational goals.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• A minimum of 4 – 6 years' work experience;
• Production / Process Control Improvement experience within a heavy industry environment;
• Valid Code B (08) Driver's license is essential.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Degree/BTECH in Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website 

This advertisement will close on  16 October 2025.

Profile description:

As a Specialist Process Control and Improvement, you will be responsible to administer the production standards, operating procedures and control systems that ensure critical controls of the production processes exist and are effective. To conduct the production system monitoring and analysis and execute improvements to production systems and practices to achieve and maintain the predictable, stable and required levels of operating performance within HSECQ requirements.