Control Room Operator

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 09.09.2025

CLOSING DATE: 16.09.2025

DEPARTMENT: PROCESSING

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To monitor and control equipment and processes in a control room. To monitor and control equipment and processes from a Mineral Processing Environment in terms of compliance with operational procedures and quality assurance requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) is essential.
• Completion of the Conveyor Belts modules and required Unit Standards is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the Processing Plant section is essential.
• Relieving as a Control Room Operator would be an advantage.
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office) is essential.
• Valid Medical Certificate or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate.

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be self-driven, highly motivated with good people skills.
• Must maintain a high standard of work.
• Must have knowledge of operating relevant control room computer system.
• Must have good organizing, delegation skills and communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of safe work procedures.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Monitor and control the plant, equipment and processes with assistance from the relevant shift supervisor/Foreman and field operator to ensure safe, efficient & effective operation.
• Implement preventive and or remedial action in accordance with operating procedures as directed by Shift supervisor/Foreman and field operator input.
• Respond to non-conformances and emergencies in the processing environment.
• Contribute to team goals, achievements and efficiencies by adhering to agreed working methods.
• Receive instructions from the Supervisor/Foreman with regards to the shift hand-over.
• Monitor the operational parameters in a mineral processing environment, under the control of the Supervisor/Foreman.
• Interpret, record and report minerals processing data obtained from visual inspections.
• Work according to the Health and Safety regulations.
• Understand and interpret technologically advanced instrumentations and computer systems data.
• Understand the impact of up and downstream processes and his/her role in that context.

Internal applications must be accompanied by a line managers approval of your application.

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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