Senior Engineer Automation

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

Safety :
Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

• Assist in defining the automation technical strategy in the applicable mining and processing focus areas and ensure its implementation.
• Align the automation strategy with the corporate and production drivers.
• Develop and maintain the automation strategy documents to support and develop applicable and new technology focus for use by both central and production control teams.
• Define best practice in specific automation technological focus areas.
• Establish network of excellence in the applicable industry to support technical focus areas.
• Audit & benchmark the automation technology segments.
• Review operational efficiency versus control system objectives.
• Define required support structures to ensure sustainability of applicable automation technology areas.
• Benchmark technology deployed and results achieved against the industry standards and best practices.
• Manage and Direct Research & Development project in the automation technology focus areas.
• Manage applicable Research and Development portfolio as instructed to support the automation technology strategy.
• Identify suitable automation technology centers of excellence to support technology strategy.
• Align R&D output with the automation technology strategy.
• Provide reports and perform controls audits for improvement.
• Ensure application of correct Standards.
• Participate in technical feedback on site.
• Perform the technical lead function on all automation SIB and Capex projects.

• Implement a purpose-driven high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values is inclusive and promotes diversity supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

• Ensure compliance to internal and external regulatory legislative and permitting requirements

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to Senior Engineering Manager

• Relevant graduate degree BEng / Tech in Electrical / Electronic or Computer Engineering
• Honours degree in Electrical / Electronic or Computer Engineering will be advantageous

• 5 7 years experience in relevant control and instrumentation environment

• Extensive experience in the design implementation and maintenance of control solutions
• Experience in Line Management of technical teams
• Advance Project Management skills
• Proficient knowledge on relevant standards and codes of practice
• Advanced skills in risk management controls
• Siemens PLC and control system training and experience

At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

• Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.

10 November 2025

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