Control & Instrumentation Manager

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 09.03.2026

CLOSING DATE: 21.04.2026

DEPARTMENT: PROCESSING

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To manage and co-ordinate the Specialised Control and Instrumentation function to ensure continuous improvement in operational efficiency through optimising current or implementing new technology according to client needs and organisational objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 NQF Level 4 Certificate is essential.
• Instrumentation Trade Certificate is essential.
• Instrumentation Diploma/Degree is essential.
• Registered with ECSA as Pr.Tech.Eng is essential.
• Project Management Qualification is essential.
• SMDP Completed is essential.
• 5 years in a C&I Operation or C&I Project environment is essential.
• 3-5 years' experience in Project Management is essential.
• 5 years managerial experience is essential.

• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.

COMPETENCIES:

• Control Systems Design APC/MPC
• Detailed knowledge Instrumentation/Electrical equipment associated with Process Control
• Optimising of Control Systems and Instrumentation
• OT/IT Systems Administration
• Radio communication and Telemetric systems
• Detailed Design and Engineering, P&ID-PFD-Desoft
• High level troubleshooting and diagnostics
• FAT,SAT and commissioning
• Project Management and Managing Instrumentation operations
• PLC/HMI Programming, Development and Commissioning

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Analyses the area's financial needs to integrate discipline/technical and financial requirements to ensure sufficient financial resources according to the organisational strategy.
• Manages and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to approved budgeted expenditure.
• Interprets organizational technology strategy and formulates technology implementation and/or upgrades plans in accordance with established project management principles.
• Identifies and develops appropriate practices, specifications, and standards for the C&I discipline.
• Ensures co-ordination, identification and development of appropriate technology solution to meet specific operational objectives.
• Executes assigned discipline-based activity by assigning the appropriate resources to meet project/operational objectives.
• Provides with Risk evaluation and mitigation within design of systems, equipment and products (technical and SHE).
• Ensures execution of discipline design (systems, equipment, and products) through to documentation and data pack management.
• Establishes and maintains a competency knowledge base and keeps abreast with new technological developments.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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