Junior Systems Engineer

Listing reference: kalam_000114
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 19 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Mining
Location: Hotazel
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Kalagadi
Introduction
Reporting to the Systems Engineer (C&I), this role will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault finding and repair of instruments, control elements and control systems within the control and instrumentation (C&I) discipline.
Job description

                          Provide subject matter expertise and skills in area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section.

                          Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act Regulations and Manufacturing and Company Standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Foreman.

                          Reports faults and unsafe conditions to the Central Control Room.

                          Participate in planned shutdowns (Planned maintenance), resources, tools and spares relevant to the shutdown activities.

                          Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure.

                          Responsible for the management of consumable stock levels (amongst others, spares and hydrocarbons).

                          Investigate, diagnose, and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements.

                          Assist Foreman in executing his/his duties as and when required.

                          Conduct planned task observations.

                          Follow instructions as per job card and report any defects.

                          De-energise and apply the lock-out procedure as per company policy.

                          Responsible for the safe installation and maintenance of radiation equipment where applicable.

                          Assembly, installation, commissioning, decommissioning of instruments and equipment.

                          Install and maintain networks on the hardware level.

                          Perform basic rigging activities in line of duty.

                          Responsible for good housekeeping in working area.

                          Provide input in preparing maintenance and inspection schedules.

                          Conduct maintenance planning.

 

                          Responsible for trade related administration.

                          Perform standby duties and attend to breakdowns.

                          Conduct on-the-job training for allocated apprentices.

                          Ensure that all Engineering reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines, and schedules.

                          Establish and maintain good working relationships and effective / sound communication systems within the Engineering Function and operation.

                          Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.

                          Manage and report on non-compliance issues.

                          Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non-compliance issues.

                          Perform risk assessments (Mini) and participates in risk assessments (Activity based).

                          Provide Input to risk assessments, safe work procedures and Planned Task Observations, monitor, train and implement all codes of practice, policies, procedures, risk assessments and standards and ensure all are in place for the effective management of safe working conditions in terms of related area of responsibilities and legal requirements.

                          Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management

Minimum requirements


Grade 12 and S4 or N6 in Electrical (L/C) Engineering.

A National Diploma in Electrical (L/C or H/C) Engineering will be advantages.

Mechanician Trade Test Certificate

2 -3 years’ relevant work experience within mining industry

Code 10 driver’s license.

Knowledge of PLC and SCADA Programming

Knowledge of MHSA and safe working procedures
 
ADVANTAGEOUS:

Sicomodes,umc,vsd,soft starter and profibus network

Experience and knowledge in Siemens PLC PCS7 and WinCC systems.

Siemens PLC Programming courses (PCS7, Step 7,WinCC, TIA etc)
 
EXPERIENCE

Self-reliant contributor with distinctive proficiency in administration.

Work within a team, supporting peers and less experienced team members, to effectively deliver against objectives.

Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, theories and practices related to the control of HSE risks.

Manage an efficient database for documentation.

Know and understand the filing system.

Put the correct code on the correct documentation according to each department.

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