Control Room Operator

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 18.08.2026

CLOSING DATE: 25.08.2026

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To monitor and control equipment and processes in a control room 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.
• 3 years' experience in the Rail Transport Environment is essential.
• Knowledge of Rail Network is essential.
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office) is essential.
• Valid Medical Certificate or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate.
• Having TCO exposure and TCO training will be and advantage

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be self-driven, initiative-taking with good people skills.

• Must maintain a high standard of work.

• Must have good organizing, delegation skills and communication skills in English.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• To monitor and control the rail equipment, railway operations and processes to ensure that other team members are aware of critical information.

• To apply preventive and/or remedial action in accordance with operating procedures/railway network.

• To respond to non-conformances and emergencies in the railway environment.

• To contribute to team goals, achievements, and efficiencies by adhering to agreed working methods.

• To conduct shift handover and hand over activities to ensure safe and continuous operation in a processing/railway environment.

• To monitor the operational parameters in a mineral processing/railway environment and to take corrective action.

• To monitor operational data and proactively take action to prevent rail deviations.

• To interpret, record and report rail data obtained and complete reports and log sheets.

• To work according to the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations/railway safety regulator standards (Verbal Safety Critical Communication VSCC)

• To work and interpret technologically advanced instrumentations signal and computer systems.

• To performing an administrative function of ensuring that the data obtained from the SCADA is recorded in the relevant logbooks or any other relevant documentation.

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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