Controller (Systems)
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- Lion Smelter
- Steelpoort, Limpopo, South Africa
- Controller (Systems)
Job ID
LIOHR446 - Controller (Systems)
Closing date
14/07/2026
Last Updated
06/07/2026
Controller (Systems) – Band 5I
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Lion Smelter
Steelpoort, Limpopo
Ref. No. LIOHR446
QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12
- Full N2 certificate in the Instrumentation field of study
- Instrumentation trade certificate
- Completed POE for Section 26D trade certificate
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- 3 years heavy industry which includes 1 year of PLC, SCADA and Industrial Networks (Ethernet; ProfiNet; Modbus; Modbus TCP; Profibus, and Optical fibre installations)
- Experience in Siemens S7 PLC programming (Step7) and WinCC SCADA configuration
- Working knowledge on Visual basic; C++ programming and SQL will be advantageous
- Good Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Able to work under pressure, adaptable, attention to detail
JOB OBJECTIVES
In this role you will be responsible to the Programmer (Instrumentation) for the following:
PLC Programming and automation
- Maintenance on all SCADA station’s hardware and software
- Report writing
- Maintenance on control network
- Maintain integrity of plant interlocks
- The employee will at all times adhere to the company rules, standing instructions, policies and procedures
- Overtime will be worked when so required
- Acting in higher position when so required
- Standby duties to be performed