Job Description

Company Description
Join us as a Technician Superintendent to play an integral role in ensuring that Zibulo Colliery conforms to the applicable standards and procedures pertaining to instrumentation.
We have high standards. You'll ensure we meet them.
Thungela Resources [Thungela means "to ignite" in isiZulu] is a leading South African thermal coal business, focused exclusively on thermal coal production. It is one of the largest pure-play producers and exporters of thermal coal in South Africa based on aggregate coal reserves and marketable coal production. Thungela focuses on exporting its thermal coal portfolio mainly to the Indian, Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East and North African markets.

As the Technician Superintendent you will be required to ensure compliance to the applicable standards and procedures pertaining to instrumentation; support the operation on matters pertaining to software and field instrumentation; provide assistance and guidance on new technologies in the processing plant at one of our flagships underground mechanised operations, Zibulo Colliery.
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managerial and Advisory Authority in ensuring we conform to the best engineering practices, implementation and adherence to Thungela standards and procedures and utilise the latest technology in the Control and Instrumentation field
• Managerial Authority and Direct Responsibility in building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships ensuring that all stakeholders are kept up to date
• Managerial Authority in ensuring effective and efficient Investigation of stoppages and failures of equipment at the processing plant including incident investigations and conducting instrumentation audits
• Advisory Authority in providing assistance, guidance and advice to the processing plant operations on issues pertaining to the replacement and upgrading of equipment for the operation as well as the breakdown and repair of control equipment
• Auditing Authority in conducting C & I audit on processing plant equipment, standards, back up procedures, programmes, storage, and networks and ensure that Thungela standards are adhered to at the operation
• Managerial and Advisory Authority in effective People management ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability
• Demonstrate effective financial control, budgeting and forecasting over the C&I department

Qualifications

• National Diploma/ Degree or N6 in Electrical Engineering (Light Current), Electronics Engineering or Process Instrumentation
• Registered as a Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) would be advantageous

Required Experience

• A minimum of 5 years post qualification instrumentation experience in a underground mining environment, with at least 2 years at a Supervisory or similar level experience is required.
• Experience in Siemens and/or Koyo Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) would be advantageous

Additional Information

• Valid Certificate of Fitness
• Valid South African Driver's License

What we offer
When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company - and we're still growing all the time.
Who we are?
Thungela is a pure play coal mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
Inclusion and Diversity
Thungela is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Closing Date: 25/08/2025