SR016091
RICHARDS BAY COAL TERMINAL Proprietary Limited COAL TO THE WORLD, GROWTH TO THE NATION VACANCIES CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN JOB GRADE: CU YOUR OPPORTUNITY RBCT wants to recruit a Control Systems Technician to perform skilled tasks within the field of expertise required in order to maintain the serviceability, reliability, integrity and safety of all equipment under the section`s area of control. JOB REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES
•Maintenance of equipment;
•Technician competency tasks;
•Administration;
•Teamwork. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements National Technical Diploma/National Higher Diploma (NQF6) or equivalent RPL or ND in Engineering, 2 years` relevant plant or industry experience; Code EB driver`s license. Skills PLC programming on Siemens S7 systems; knowledge of SCADA systems; knowledge of static and dynamic scales; knowledge of Siemens Variable Speed Drives; PC literacy; good analytical; technical investigations and fault finding. Behavioural Traits Good interpersonal skills; decision-making skills; ability to work within a team and independently; effectiveness under pressure SIMULATION ENGINEER JOB GRADE: DL YOUR OPPORTUNITY RBCT is looking for an experienced Simulation Engineer to ensure optimization and tactical performance analysis across the Terminal, management of the Terminal simulation system and data analytics by making interpretive process decisions formulating simulation-driven resource allocation strategies, creation of analytical systems to inform business of positive and negative challenges, and develop strategic counter measures. JOB REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITES
•Terminal simulation;
•Interpretive scenario formulation;
•Cross- functional tactical alignment;
•Tactical system optimisation;
•Terminal data analytics;
•SHE and administrative compliance. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements Bachelors or Honours degree in Industrial Engineering, Data Science or Applied Mathematics; Minimum 5 years work experience in Advanced Analytics or Quantitative Engineering, designing dashboards and simulation; At least 5 years proven work experience analyzing material flows within heavy industries (e.g. mining, port terminals, bulk rail or heavy logistics); Clear understanding of physical asset-management frameworks, including equipment availability, reliability and maintenance scheduling; Formal certification in Continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt). Skills Advanced proficiency in industrial simulation environments (e.g. AnyLogic, Simio, FlexSim or Arena); Competency in Java, Python R or C++ alongside proficient SQL relational database querying; Advanced mastery of industrial statistics, queueing theory, probability modelling and data-fitting technologies; Proficiency in building operational reporting systems within corporate BI tools (e.g. Power BI or Tableau). Behavioural Traits Interpretive decision-making; systemic thinking; technical communication; meticulous precision. ABOUT RBCT RBCT is one of the single largest coal export terminals in the world and a strategic link in the South African coal export chain. This efficient, privately owned company, founded in 1976, provides an excellent service to its stakeholders, living up to its slogan: Coal to the world, growth to the nation. We are committed to a culture where we do not engage in any unsafe activity, we treat each other with respect and dignity, we care for the wellbeing of employees, we work to the best of our ability, we are innovative and proactive and we care for the environment. For more information, visit www.rbct.co.za. RBCT RECRUITMENT PROCESS In compliance with the applicable law, eligible applicants will be required to undergo employment eligibility verifications. RBCT`s recruitment is subject to an Employment Equity Policy (female candidates preferred). The Personal Information you provide will only be used for recruitment and/or employment purposes. Should you be interested, please forward your full CV with supporting documents (as one PDF file) via our website www.rbct.co.ca in Our People/Vacancies page. Internal applicants are requested to apply via Workflow with your full CV. CLOSING DATE: 15 OCTOBER 2026
Reference Number: SR016091
