Metallurgy Coordinator Control Room

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To safely monitor and control the mine and metallurgical plant and processes from the control room.

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction as specified.

• Monitor and control crushing, milling, classification, spirals, and chrome recovery circuits via SCADA

• Analyse trends and adjust process parameters to maintain:
  • Throughput
  • Recovery efficiency
  • Plant stability
• Manage alarms and abnormal conditions
• Achieve daily and shift production targets

• Interpret SCADA signals and system interlocks
• Perform plant startup and shutdown sequences via SCADA
• Identify instrumentation faults and elevate appropriately.

• Prepare plant for maintenance activities
• Isolate plant sections (where applicable and required)
• Log breakdown notifications
• Support troubleshooting through data analysis

• Complete detailed shift reports
• Record plant downtime and reasons
• Maintain production and performance logs
• Capture process deviations and corrective actions
• Monitor plant alarms and respond according to emergency protocols
• Act as central communication point during emergencies
• Escalate abnormal conditions immediately
• Communication
• Maintain continuous communication with:
  • Shift Supervisors
  • Field Operators
  • Engineering and Maintenance Teams
  • Mine Control Room (where needed)
• Provide clear operational instructions based on SCADA data
• Coordinate plant stoppages and start-ups

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem solving and decision making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Adhering to Values

• Grade 12/N3 with mathematics and Physical Science
• Higher Certificate (NQF
  5) or National Diploma (NQF
  6) in Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering
• 3 years relevant experience (preferably Chrome or Concentrator)

• Previous SCADA experience (Advantageous)
• Exposure to automated processing plants (Advantageous)
• Willingness to work shifts
• Ability to sit for extended periods in control room environment.

• Computer literate – Microsoft Office
• Required training as per training matrix
• Analytical Thinking
• Stress Tolerance
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of Chrome beneficiation process (crushing, milling, spirals, dewatering)
• Metallurgical recovery principles
• Process flow diagrams (PFDs)
• Basic PLC/automation principles
• SHEQ regulations in mining/metallurgy
• Emergency response procedures

Closing Date: 25 February 2026