Industry: Mill/ Logistics/ Agriculture 

Location: Kliprivier, Johannesburg 

Salary: R800k to R1.2 Mil TGP

• Leave: 20 days
• Retirement fund: 10% company contribution.

ROLE PURPOSE

Plan, organize, lead, implement and monitor electro-instrumentation activities to improve quality, throughput and process plant efficiencies.

This role supports the strategy by:

• Providing transactional leadership in implementing electro-instrumentation projects according to the group engineering support goals, priorities and plans.

• Applying best practice systems and procedures in planning and organising electro-instrumentation projects, problem solving and cost management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Academic Qualifications

BSc / BEng / BTech – Electrical or Electronic Engineering
(Light or Heavy Current) — Required

Work Experience

2+ Years Engineer-In-Training (EIT) — Required

3+ Years Junior E&I Engineer in a Continuous Production Process - Required

 3+ Years Supervising / Managing a Team of Technicians, Electricians & Apprentices -Required

Knowledge and Skills

• Software Programming 

• PLC Systems & Design 

• Legislation / Regulations on Electrical Installations 

• Safety Legislation (OHSA) & Regulations 

• Budgeting and Cost Control Processes 

• Capital Expenditure Application Process 

• Talent & Performance Management Process 

• Problem-solving and Troubleshooting Skills 

• Building Relations with Key Stakeholders 

Professional Status

• Candidate or Professional Engineer (ECSA) — Advantageous

• GCC Factories — Advantageous

Leadership Competencies

• Problem Solving — Essential

• Lives & Inspires Culture and Values — Essential

• Accountability — Essential

• Operational Excellence — Essential

• Team Leadership — Essential

• Customer Focus — Essential

• Business and Financial Acumen — Essential

• Relationship Building — Essential

• Critical Thinking — Essential

• Self-development — Essential

• Attention to Detail — Essential

• Governance and Risk Management — Essential

• People Management in a Unionised Environment — Essential

• Communication and Knowledge Management — Essential

• Results Focused — Essential

• Planning & Organizing — Essential

• Courageous Conversations — Essential

Technical & Functional Competencies

• PLC System Design 

• SCADA 

• Programming Languages 

• MS Office 

• ERP (SAP) 

• Problem Solving Techniques 

• Analytical Skills 

• Project Management

KEY PERFORMANCE OUTPUT AREAS

1. Financial

• Uses resources efficiently and effectively

• Plans and sets own / team targets (products / services / volumes, etc.)

• Contributes to budget setting and control of costs

• Awareness of impact on business of financial decisions

2. People

• Coaches and mentors others in field of expertise

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with others

• Proactively builds professional relationships within and across teams

3. Business Process

• Plan, propose, motivate and organize electro-instrumentation maintenance, replacements and projects within the parameters of the Mill engineering program

• Implement, monitor and control execution of E&I projects

• Facilitate solutions to E&I problems and plan corrective actions

• Guide and advise mill management on electro-instrumentation solutions

• Manage compliance to legal requirements of electrical and instrumentation equipment

• Prepare technical documentation including specifications, test reports and maintenance procedures

• Ensure compliance to The company work management principles

4. Customer

• Achieves results that build and maintain constructive working relationships

• Demonstrates understanding of internal and external customer needs and expectations

• Collaborates effectively with internal and external service providers

5. Sustainability

• Technical and professional advice includes sustainability aspects such as safety, health, environment and community issues

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

Engineering Manager

Section Engineer:

• Maintenance Execution

• Utilities

• E&I

• Asset Care and Planning

Electricians
Instrumentation Technicians
Millwrights
Millwright Assistants
Packaging Technician

KEY CUSTOMER INTERACTIONS

Internal

• Mill Management (All Functions)

• Shopfloor Teams (All Functions)

• SHERQ

• Technical Group (TG)

• Other Mills

External

• External Suppliers

ADDITIONAL ROLE DETAIL

• Juggling multiple demands simultaneously

• Understanding continuous process dynamics and prioritising critical activities

• Forging teamwork across different functions

• Managing projects and maintenance across multiple functions

• Strong understanding of SANS and IEC standards