Controller (Systems)

Li-Cycle
Li-Cycle

Accounting & Finance

Limpopo, South Africa

Posted on Jul 7, 2026

Controller (Systems) – Band 5I
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Lion Smelter
Steelpoort, Limpopo
Ref. No. LIOHR446

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12
  • Full N2 certificate in the Instrumentation field of study
  • Instrumentation trade certificate
  • Completed POE for Section 26D trade certificate

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

  • 3 years heavy industry which includes 1 year of PLC, SCADA and Industrial Networks (Ethernet; ProfiNet; Modbus; Modbus TCP; Profibus, and Optical fibre installations)
  • Experience in Siemens S7 PLC programming (Step7) and WinCC SCADA configuration
  • Working knowledge on Visual basic; C++ programming and SQL will be advantageous
  • Good Interpersonal and Communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure, adaptable, attention to detail

JOB OBJECTIVES

In this role you will be responsible to the Programmer (Instrumentation) for the following:

PLC Programming and automation

  • Maintenance on all SCADA station’s hardware and software
  • Report writing
  • Maintenance on control network
  • Maintain integrity of plant interlocks
  • The employee will at all times adhere to the company rules, standing instructions, policies and procedures
  • Overtime will be worked when so required
  • Acting in higher position when so required
  • Standby duties to be performed