Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer (Greenfields Mining Project) – Bryanston

JVR Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,625,000 - 1,946,000; Full time

Job summary

MECS Africa seeks a seasoned Control & Instrumentation Engineer reporting to the Project Manager: Concentrator. You will provide specialist C&I engineering support across the project lifecycle, integrating automation systems to meet scope, schedule, budget and safety targets.

Based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, with Zimbabwe travel as required, you will lead design reviews, support procurement, construction, commissioning and handover activities, and promote a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Control or Instrumentation Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review C&I engineering deliverables.
• Review P&IDs and instrument datasheets.
• Review PLC, SCADA and DCS system architecture.
• Provide input into automation and process control systems.
• Participate in FATs/SATs where required.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities on site.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Control/Instrumentation Engineering degree

ECSA registration advantageous

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA systems

DCS

Instrumentation

Industrial networks

Job description

Employer MECS Africa Location South Africa Job type Engineering Management Salary Not specified Posted 11 Nov 2026

The Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer shall report directly to the Project Manager: Concentrator and will work closely with the Project Office, Engineering Consultants, Construction Team, Commissioning Team, Operations personnel, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. The incumbent will be responsible for providing specialist control and instrumentation engineering support throughout the project lifecycle while providing regular progress updates and technical recommendations to the Project Manager: Concentrator. The role will ensure effective integration of all control, instrumentation and automation systems to achieve the approved project scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety objectives.

The position shall be primarily based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa, with travel to Zimbabwe as required to support engineering, construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities. During plant commissioning, this role will be required to be on site to oversee commissioning (C1-C5) activities within their areas of responsibility. Travel requirements will vary depending on project phases and operational requirements.

Engineering & Design

• Develop and review C&I engineering deliverables.
• Review control philosophies and functional design specifications.
• Review P&IDs and instrumentation requirements.
• Review instrument datasheets and specifications.
• Review PLC, SCADA and DCS system architecture.
• Provide technical input into automation and process control systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and project requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews.

Procurement Support

• Prepare and review technical specifications.
• Evaluate technical bids and vendor submissions.
• Review supplier documentation and drawings.
• Support equipment selection and procurement activities.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) where required.

Construction Support

• Provide technical support during construction activities.
• Resolve site engineering queries.
• Conduct site inspections and quality assessments.
• Verify installation compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Support contractor management and coordination.

Commissioning & Start-Up

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (on-site).
• Participate in loop checks, instrument calibration and control system testing.
• Support PLC, SCADA and DCS commissioning.
• Assist with integrated plant commissioning.
• Support operational readiness and plant handover.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture.
• Participate in HAZOP studies, risk assessments and safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with project safety standards, statutory requirements and company procedures.
• Support management of change (MOC) processes.

Additional Documents

• Instrument Indexes
• Instrument Datasheets
• Control Philosophies
• Functional Design Specifications
• Cause and Effect Matrices
• PLC/DCS I/O Lists
• Instrument Loop Diagrams
• Cable Schedules
• Instrument Location Drawings
• Technical Specifications
• Vendor Documentation
• Technical Bid Evaluations
• FAT and SAT Documentation
• Commissioning ProceduresPunch Lists
• Handover Documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Control or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA or an equivalent professional body will be advantageous.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in Control and Instrumentation engineering.
• Experience within mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience in EPCM and project delivery environments.
• Exposure to greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Experience in construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA and DCS platforms.
• Platinum, base metals or process plant experience will be advantageous.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• PLC Systems
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• SCADA Systems
• Field Instrumentation
• Industrial Communications Networks
• Process Control Systems
• Control Valves and Actuators
• Instrument Calibration
• Loop Checking
• Process Plant Automation
• Functional Safety Systems
• C&I Installation and Commissioning

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural project environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on site when required.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Primary work location: Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Site travel to Zimbabwe will be required periodically based on project requirements.
• Employment type: Fixed-term contract.
• Remuneration: R160,000 per month Cost to Company (CTC).
• Travel, accommodation and approved site-related expenses incurred during project travel will be covered in accordance with company policy.
• The successful candidate shall be responsible for complying with all applicable taxation requirements in their country of residence.

CONTRACT DURATION

• This position is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, commencing on a mutually agreed date (open to extend).