Instrumentation Engineer – Mining Industry – R1.3mil – R1.1mil

RPO Recruitment’s client is urgently seeking the expertise of an Instrumentation Engineer in Gauteng. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive engineering solutions in the field of instrumentation across multi-disciplinary project environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in process control and instrumentation within mining and minerals processing, water, wastewater, agriculture, energy, and other emerging technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Strong background in process control and instrumentation
• Experience in sectors such as mining and minerals processing, water and wastewater, agriculture, energy, and other emerging technologies
• Instrument design and control valve sizing
• Procurement management and technical support
• Ensure all designs align with industry standards and client specifications
• Drive detailed, accurate, and innovative design solutions
• Conduct peer reviews and coordinate with vendors
• Oversee and support project commissioning
• Integrate designs seamlessly across multiple disciplines
• Champion continuous improvement and value engineering
• Work closely with project teams, including design engineers, procurement specialists, and clients
• Ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose within budget and timeline constraints
• Engage stakeholders with a client-centric approach
• Ensure clear, consistent communication and technical alignment
• Maintain ISO-aligned project deliverables
• Manage change control processes
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Support commissioning and handover of systems
• Passionate about innovation, precision, and engineering excellence
• Committed to upholding DRA’s reputation as a trusted engineering service provider

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Electronic or Electrical Engineering advantageous (preferred).
• National Higher Diploma in Engineering – Electronic or Electrical essential
• 8 years or more demonstrable experience of working in a similar role at a comparable level in a company
• 5 years or more worked within an EPCM / Mining environment
• Understanding of the EPCM project cycle
• MS Office advanced proficiency – Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe
• Exposure to all project control functions
• Worked with instrumentation design packages
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the following aspects of instrument engineering:
• Instrument selection
• Instrument bus systems
• Instrument wiring systems
• Loop drawings
• Control valve sizing
• Data sheets
• Material selection for instruments

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Lee Wilhelm at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.