4 Smart Contract jobs in South Africa

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 Purpose

The Smart Radio Sensors group require a Chief Technician to perform and lead the design, operations and maintenance of the sub-sections of plants or facilities (nuclear and chemical) and to support the operation and optimization of Necsa's plants and R&I projects in accordance with Necsa, SHEQ, regulatory and nuclear licensing requirements, on a project basis. In-depth knowledge in Electronics, Process Instrumentation, Radiation Instrumentation, Vacuum Technology and Refrigeration Technology is key to support projects. The role will be required to assist in the planning and budgeting of projects along with supervising and training junior technical members of staff.

Key Performance Areas:

Technical Services and Support

• Supervise technical and support services.
• Implement and assemble enhanced systems independently.
• Investigate and present solutions to non-routine technical problems.

Design and Development

• Lead and complete the design of systems, independently and while leading a technical team.
• Contribute to feasibility studies of a fundamental project within specifications.

Human Capital Development

• Provide coaching and training to individuals/small technical team.
• Guide the development of technical skills of individuals in the field of competence.

SHEQ and Other Audits

• Actively utilize the Necsa Business Process Management System.
• Integrate all activities and systems to comply with SHEQ requirements.

Financial Management

• Responsible for the successful and cost-effective execution of specific tasks relevant to a project.
• Assist with the costing of technical items to be used in the budgeting of projects.

Job Requirements

Key Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of techniques, instruments, processes and supporting utilities applicable to line of work.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering and scientific principles related to field of work.
• Ability to perform work of complex nature accurately and in a safe manner.
• Computer literacy and advanced knowledge of engineering or scientific software (e.g. Simulation packages and basic software that perform routine calculations). Able to perform complex engineering, scientific and financial calculations in MS Excel.
• Basic knowledge of financial management.
• Able to utilize tools and safety equipment applicable to line of work.
• Advanced knowledge of techniques, instruments, processes and supporting utilities applicable to line of work.
• Advanced technical and basic management report writing skills.
• Self-training to attain new skills and knowledge when required.
• Supervisory skills.

Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioural)

• Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Creativity/Innovation
• Time & Self-Management
• Effective Communication
• Efficient and Concise Writing Skills
• Technical/Professional Competence
• Knowledge Sharing
• Teamwork
• Safety Orientation

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Instrumentation or equivalent.
• 6 – 7 years' relevant work experience in Instrumentation and Electrical of which 3 years must be in a supervisory role.

Closing date: 08 September 2025

HR CONTACT DETAILS

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Important: Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting. Therefore, priority will be given to African Females and people with disabilities, in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets.

GENERAL: Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Senior Software Developer: Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises, and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Senior Software Developer: Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for
Senior Software Developer
in the Emerging Digital Technologies for fourth Industrial Revolution (EDT4IR) Research Centre. The incumbent will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing blockchain and distributed ledger systems architecture and solutions. This position is based in Pretoria and will report to the Research Group Leader.

For more information about the cluster, please visit
.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge blockchain solutions and remain well-versed in new technologies in the evolving blockchain space;
• Lead blockchain project(s) of moderate to high complexity, ensuring that all features are delivered successfully within the agreed timelines.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (incl. API docs, team engineering wikis);
• Supervise/mentor junior staff in the area(s) of expertise;
• Contribute to the improvement of RDI processes within the impact area or research group;
• Generate and contribute towards science, engineering and technology (SET) activity outputs e.g. reports, guidelines, system requirements, peer-reviewed publications, and technology and software packages;
• Understand and interpret client requirements by contributing to user requirement analysis and/or well-articulated proposals;
• Remain current in field of expertise with respect to new approaches in tools, methods or technologies;
• Participate in client engagement meetings to conduct technical demonstration, presentations and elicit detailed requirements;
• Contribute to strategic planning sessions within the impact area or research group;
• Participate in external task teams or committees in relevant domains.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelors degree in computer science, computer/electronic engineering, information technology or related field with at least five years software development experience in blockchain/distributed ledger technologies;
• An Honours or a Masters degree will be advantageous;

• Exposure in the following:

• Software development in the field of Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology or a related area;

• Front-end Frameworks:Angular, Vue, React, , Vite;
• Back-end Frameworks: Python Flask, CherryPI or Pyramid, , ExpressJS, SpringBoot;
• Version Control:Git;
• Databases: SQL (Postgres, MySQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, CouchDB, ClickHouse);
• Infrastructure and DevOps: Container Technologies (Docker or Podman), Container Orchestration (Docker Compose or Kubernetes), Continuous Integration (Jenkins, TravisCI, GitlabCI, CircleCI), Monitoring Tools (Grafana, Prometheus);
• Cloud-based platforms:AWS, Digital Ocean, Azure, Heroku Cloud;
• Distributed System Architecture: Client/Server, P2P, Microservices, SOA, Event-driven (pub/sub messaging);
• System Design: Load Balancing, Caching, Sharding and Replication, Rate Limiting, Message Queues, Horizontal and Vertical Scaling, Fault Tolerance, API Design;
• Project management;
• Ability to demonstrate Object-orientated software engineering skills;

• Programming languages: C++, Java, Rust, Python, Solidity, JavaScript, Go.

• Must show initiative in building applications using blockchain technology;

• Advantageous skills:

• Understanding of various blockchain technologies and the major differences among them (Proof of Work, Proof of Stake, Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance);

• An understanding of designing/implementing algorithms and data structures for use in real-life systems;
• Knowledge of cryptography and established encryption protocols;
• Understanding of basic application architectures like MVC, MVVM, MVI and Microservices;
• Understanding of fundamentals of communication architectures including but not limited to Client-Server (REST), Event-Driven (publish/subscribe messaging), Enterprise Service Bus;
• Knowledge of DLT development tools, such as Interactive Console, Test Netand Solc Compiler;
• Knowledge of Open-Source development tools and platforms.

Whats in it for you?
The CSIR Offers

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on

or email us at

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history.
The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. **