Programmer (Instrumentation)

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  • 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