Senior Engineer Automation

Anglo American; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American is looking for a Control and Instrumentation Specialist to lead automation strategies within mining operations. This role involves defining best practices, managing R&D projects, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. Candidates should have significant experience in control solutions and project management, alongside relevant qualifications. Join a company committed to safety and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for learning and growth

Technical training and leadership programmes

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in control and instrumentation environments.
• Proficient knowledge of relevant standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement C&I automation strategy in mining.
• Manage Research & Development projects in automation.

Skills

Advanced Project Management

Risk Management

Control Systems Design

Education

BEng/Tech in Electrical/Electronic or Computer Engineering

Honours degree in Electrical/Electronic or Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Job description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), operating across the full value chain, from resource to market. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible.

Our business is at the heart of the broader Southern African economic and social landscape and we are committed to working towards a safe, sustainable, competitive and profitable business that benefits our country, our communities, our people, and our shareholders.

If you're driven by purpose, performance and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts—powered by curiosity, courage, and care. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Location: Rosebank

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assist in defining the C&I and automation technical strategy in the applicable mining and processing focus areas and ensure its implementation.
• Align the C&I and automation strategy with the corporate and production drivers.
• Develop and maintain the C&I and automation strategy documents to support and develop applicable and new technology focus for use by both central and production control teams.
• Define best practise in specific C&I and automation technological focus areas.
• Establish network of excellence in the applicable industry to support technical focus areas.
• Audit & benchmark field instrument, network, I/O up to PLC level for the control and automation technology segments.
• Review operational efficiency versus control and automation system objectives.
• Define required support structures to ensure sustainability of applicable control and automation technology areas.
• Benchmark technology deployed and results achieved against the industry standards and best practises.
• Manage and Direct Research & Development project in the automation technology focus areas.
• Manage applicable Research and Development portfolio as instructed to support the automation technology strategy.
• Identify suitable control and automation technology centres of excellence to support technology strategy.
• Align R&D output with the automation technology strategy.
• Provide reports and perform controls audits for improvement.
• Ensure application of correct Standards for hardware and software system to support all C&I and automation fields across the PGM business areas
• Participate in the technical feedback on site.
• Perform the technical lead function on all automation SIB and Capex projects.
• Support design, execution and commissioning of all C&I and automation projects
  

Qualifications

• Relevant graduate degree, BEng/Tech in Electrical/Electronic or Computer Engineering
• Honours degree in Electrical/Electronic or Computer Engineering (Desirable)
• Pr Eng/Tech registration (Desirable)

Experience

• 5 – 7 years experience in relevant control and instrumentation environment

Technical knowledge(experience) required for role:

• Extensive experience in the design, implementation and maintenance of control solutions
• Experience in Line Management of technical teams

Technical skills

• Advanced Project Management skills
• Proficient knowledge on relevant standards and codes of practice
• Advanced skills in risk management controls
• Siemens and Rockwell PLC and control system training and experience
  

Additional Information

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company – and we are still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 04/07/2025

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