Programmer (Instrumentation)
Job highlights
- Lion Smelter
- Steelpoort, Limpopo, South Africa
- Programmer (Instrumentation)
Job ID
LIOHR429 - Programmer (Instrumentation)
Closing date
16/05/2026
Last Updated
29/04/2026
Programmer (Instrumentation) – Band 8
Internal/External Advertisement
Lion Smelter
Steelpoort, Limpopo
Ref. No. LIOHR429
QUALIFICATIONS
- National diploma in Electrical Engineering specializing in Instrumentation or computer systems
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- 5 years heavy industry which includes 2 years in senior position within a programming environment.
- Sound programmable logic controllers (PLC) , Siemens S7 PLCs and Siemens Wincc Scada.
- Knowledge of SAP Maintenance Modules will be to your advantage
- Computer Literacy
- Knowledge of the HSEC system
- Good communication skills
JOB OBJECTIVES
In this role you will be reporting to the Superintendent (Instrumentation) for the following:
- Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
- Field instrumentation and various industrial networks (Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus and fibre optic).
- Maintain plant availability and operational stability in accordance with required standards
- Maintain programming standards, integrity of operational interlocks and control philosophies
- Planned maintenance, schedules and shutdowns
- Acting in higher position, Overtime and Standby duties to be performed when so required
- May be required to work shifts
- Able to work under pressure; Adaptability; Attention to detail