Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Superintendent – Khoemacau Copper Mining

Job Description

Job no: 503194
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Khoemacau Mine

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your key accountabilities include:

• Overseeing and coordinating maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, control systems, and automation infrastructure.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives by analysing system performance data and identifying optimization opportunities.
• Managing and supporting software systems, including SCADA, PLC, and plant information
• systems, ensuring availability and integrity.
• Driving digitalisation initiatives, including data integration, reporting systems, and process optimisation tools.
• Coordinating and supervising system upgrades, modifications, and new installations for both instrumentation and software platforms.
• Aligning software performance with plant operational requirements and production targets.
• Developing and maintaining maintenance strategies, schedules, and documentation for all C&I and software systems.
• Collaborating and aligning with production, engineering, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems and software solutions.
• Overseeing Leading and managing all Control & Instrumentation (C&I) and Software personnel to ensure optimal plant performance and reliability.
• Monitoring and controlling departmental budgets, resources, and contractor performance to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Coaching and developing team members, including the Software Coordinator, to build technical capability and succession readiness.
• Promoting compliance to safety, health, environmental, and regulatory standards across C&I and software operations.
• Conducting daily progress reporting, monitoring site developments, and escalating issues to the Plant manager and or to MMG Management as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

• Degree or National Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in control and instrumentation within a mining or heavy process plant
• At least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience managing PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems
• Experience overseeing automation, software systems, or digital projects

Advertised: 05 Mar 2026 South Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Mar 2026 South Africa Standard Time

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