Technical Control Room Operator (C2)

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chrome mining company in Limpopo is seeking an experienced candidate for a technical role in their control room. Responsibilities include overseeing system performance, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants should have a minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience in mining or plant operations, particularly in fault finding and commissioning. The position requires relevant trade certifications and a Grade 12 qualification. This role offers opportunities to lead teams and drive optimization strategies in smart mining environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years practical experience in mining or plant operations.
• Experience on fault finding and commissioning in operations.
• Knowledge of smart mining technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in control room operations.
• Lead monitoring of integrated systems for performance.
• Conduct compliance checks on systems and networks.

Skills

Fault finding

Commissioning

System integration

SCADA systems

Technical support

Data analysis

Education

Grade 12 / Standard 10

Relevant Trade Certificate & red seal (Electrical or Instrumentation)

Certificate: Supervisory

Tools

SCADA

Alarm management systems

Job description

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Standard 10.
• Certificate: Supervisory
• Relevant Trade Certificate & red seal (Electrical or Instrumentation)
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: N4 Certificate: Engineering Studies.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to)

• 3 - 5 years Practical experience in the relevant production processes, UG Mining or Plant operations environment in a Control Room Operations with EC&I Focus.
• 5 years’ experience on Fault Finding, Commissioning in Plant/Operations.
• 2 years’ experience on System Integration in Mining (Smart Mine technologies).
• 2 years’ experience on SCADA/OT Networks/Alarm Systems.

DUTIES (including but not limited to)

• Provide advanced technical support to EC&I teams in the control room, overseeing fault finding, commissioning, compliance checks, and system performance across all levels and services. Lead monitoring and management of integrated systems with additional access to OT networks, power networks, SCADA, analytical tools, and alarm management systems, driving optimizations in alignment with smart mining digital stack strategies for predictive maintenance, system efficiency, and team guidance. Support UG Control operators. Adhere to all MHSA rules, monitoring and control systems.
• Lead EC&I teams in fault finding and commissioning of systems across all levels and services. Access OT networks, power networks, SCADA, and analytical tools for advanced diagnostics. Verify system performance and compliance during commissioning, guiding juniors.
• Oversee compliance checks on systems, networks, and equipment. Monitor and optimize system performance using alarm management systems and analytical tools. Analyse data to identify issues and ensure adherence to standards, delegating tasks as needed.
• Conduct shifts takeover checklist with fellow operator, including system integration status. Report any deviations connected systems and assign follow-up. Fault resolution time.
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy in integrated environments. Prepare reports on faults, compliance, and performance. Produce relevant documentation for digital workflows. Participate in meetings and provide administrative support for tech integrations, including team coordination.
• Provide support to plant operators in their functions if and when needed, including technical assistance on systems and troubleshooting.

Selection will take place according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. A strong consideration will be the individual’s fit with the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, which includes being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, and due consideration will be taken in terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives.

CVs may be submitted to: Dwarsrivier Recruitment through the link https://dwarsriviermine.simplify.hr/.

All candidates must ensure that all relevant certified (certified by SAPS) qualifications, certificates, and licences are attached to their application. Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their C.V.s. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and other relevant assessments. Please note that criminal and credit checks may be conducted on the successful candidate.

If a candidate fails to provide information or submit proof of qualifications as per the minimum requirements above the application will not be considered.

No late or unsolicited applications will be considered. No recruitment agency CVs will be accepted.

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