Senior Engineer Instrumentation

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the control solution is reliable and fit for purpose to meet the metallurgical and safety requirements of the operation. The role requires a high level of technical competency in instrumentation networks and control systems and will require that the Senior Engineer maintains their knowledge of control system developments.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Safety

• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

Performance and Delivery

• Maintain the control solution including the instrumentation control networks hardware and software.
• Ensure that maintenance plans are in place for all control system equipment.
• Identify improvement opportunities for the control solution.
• Identify and register appropriate SIB (Stay in Business) project to improve the solution and ensure it remains fit for purpose.
• Manage the Control and Instrumentation team to ensure an effective control solution.
• Adhere to Valterra Platinums standards and procedures.
• Adhere to Valterra and Operational Management of Change standards and procedures.
• Manage the C&I budget for the operation to ensure that the control solution remains fit for purpose.

People & Teams

• Implement a purpose-driven high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values is inclusive and promotes diversity supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes

Compliance

• Ensure compliance of the discipline with internal and external (legislative regulatory permitting) requirements

This role is at a GBF 6 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager

Qualifications :

• Minimum National Diploma Electrical Electronic or Instrument Engineering (NQF Level 6)
• BSc/BEng in Electrical Electronic Computer or Instrument Engineering is desirable

Certificate

• Registered as a Profession Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) 
• GCC Factories and works is desirable
• Valid drivers license

Experience

• 10 years work experience in control and instrumentation
• 5 years relevant management experience
• 5 years experience with fieldbus technologies (e.g. Profibus Profinet Ethernet/IP )

Technical Knowledge

• Advanced computer literacy
• Ethernet networking
• Fluent English literacy
• Knowledge of applicable laws standards and specifications.

Additional Information :

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer marketing metals globally with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines 3 smelters and 2 refineries giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chainfrom resource to market.

We explore we mine we concentrate we smelt we refine and we market. As a result we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29000 employees we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender-based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 29 October 2025

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time