Purpose of the Role

The role of Control and Instrumentation Engineering Specialist reports to the Group Head of Technical Services and is based at the Amanzimnyama offices in Tongaat. The position provides technical leadership to the Tongaat Hulett Sugar operations in the field of Control and Instrumentation Engineering and is responsible for the provision of Control and Instrumentation Engineering support to the factories to achieve various technical performance goals. It also involves designing, planning and managing the execution and risk of Control and Instrumentation interventions, including certain capital projects for the company. Furthermore, the role includes identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, implementing initiatives in support of cost reduction or revenue improvement and implementing strategic projects on behalf of Tongaat Hulett.

Key Responsibilities

• A BSc / BTech or equivalent qualification in Control and Instrumentation Engineering. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage
• At least 8 years Control and Instrumentation Engineering experience on maintenance & projects in an industrial environment, preferably in the sugar industry.

Technical & Behavioural Competencies

• Knowledge of Control and Instrumentation systems, best practices and technologies; Control and Instrumentation Engineering aspects
• Power generation, distribution, Control and Instrumentation protection, medium and low voltage systems & power quality
• Motors and drives and motor control centres); Control and Instrumentation Engineering design principles (Sizing of Control and Instrumentation components and equipment such as valves , actuators , flow meters , orifice plates etc and other Control and Instrumentation equipment.)
• Control and Instrumentation maintenance systems; Project Engineering/Management; Control and Instrumentation Engineering standards.
• Specialist technical knowledge of continuous processing plants operations required.
• High level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to travel to all Sugar operations in SA and Africa.
• Ability to work flexible hours and after hours when required.
• Problem Solving; Inspires culture and values; Accountability; Operational Excellence; Team leadership.
• Customer focus; Business & Financial Acumen; Self-development; Courageous conversations;
• Organizing; Flexibility; Results focussed and Attention to detail.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to communicate and relate at all levels, in writing and articulate issues clearly.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, change and extreme emergency conditions such as technical breakdowns and emergency projects
• Maintain good working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

Closing date : Tuesday 12 May 2026