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Director, Process Control
AngloGold AshantiJohannesburg, ZA1 day ago
Job descriptionTo provide Process Control services to operations, projects and full asset potential. Manage specific technology roadmap projects in Metallurgy. A degree qualification in Chemical / Metallurgical / Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Control Systems related field. At least 15 years relevant experience in the mining industry. Ability to take a 3-5 year whole-of-business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company’s strategic priorities. Behaviour consistent with AngloGold Ashanti’s Values and Purpose. Well-developed industry networks. Strong technical expertise in process control systems and optimization. Proficient in loop tuning and control system performance evaluation. Demonstrated ability to work across multiple stakeholders and functions. Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills. Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking. Demonstrated capability in organising work, setting priorities and exercising sound independent judgement. Strong ability to lead and work effectively with people, including leading high performing professional teams. High energy and level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team. Preparedness to take a well-reasoned stand on matters of importance. Experience with APC or AI-driven optimization projects. Familiarity with mining and gold processing unit operations. Experience in large-scale transformation or standardization initiatives. Exposure to Digital Twin or real-time simulation technologies. Modelling behaviour that is consistent with the AGA Safety Vision and Values, assisting in driving a culture where Safety is our first value, and providing support for incident / accident investigations where required. Provide Global Process Control and Automation Services to Operations, Projects and Full asset potential activity. Champion the AGA Safety Vision by ensuring that process control work is planned and conducted with safety as the first priority. Embed long-term process control standards, analytics capability, and optimization practices across the business to ensure sustainable operational excellence. Lead the execution of the PCA initiative as outlined in the Process Control and Analytics Charter, including : Baseline performance assessments and control loop evaluations. Rollout of real-time dashboards, analytics tools, and control loop diagnostics. Implementation of control improvement recommendations, including loop tuning and control strategy changes. Setup and deployment of APC and AI solutions, and integration of digital twin models. Provide technical support to site teams in process control design, troubleshooting, and optimization. Assist sites in developing fit-for-purpose control philosophies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Monitor and report on key performance metrics (KPMs), and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Support the development and rollout of training materials to build process control capacity across AGA operations. Act as the technical liaison with third-party control consultants, APC vendors, and digital solution providers. Contribute to process design reviews for continuous improvement initiatives and M&A technical due diligence as related to process control systems. Supporting the VP Processing and Tailings in Discipline Health activity, this includes; Build process control capability within site teams by mentoring metallurgists and control room operators and site control technicians. Support the Director Metallurgy(s) and BU Process Managers in aligning site-level priorities with corporate strategy for process control. Foster collaboration between operations, OT, DT, and external vendors. Ensure all internal and external people are treated in accordance with AGA's company values. Align with BU Process Managers on succession planning and talent management of process control professionals. Make oneself available in a mentoring capacity for relevant production or technical roles. As per the AGA salary scales. Administrative / Management jobs
Job title : Director, Process Control
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 02, 2025
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