{"id":17912,"date":"2025-09-01T12:02:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T12:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/group-operational-technology-officer-group-operational-excellence-officer-project-engineer-2\/"},"modified":"2025-09-13T00:24:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T00:24:13","slug":"group-operational-technology-officer-group-operational-excellence-officer-project-engineer-2","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=17912","title":{"rendered":"Group Operational Technology Officer \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Group Operational Excellence Officer \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Project Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description<\/p>\n<p>Required outputs: Functional<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure that OT systems and processes adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal policies.<br \/>\n\tStay updated on standards such as ISA-95 (for manufacturing operations management), ISO 62443 (for industrial automation and control systems security), and other relevant guidelines.<br \/>\n\tEnsure compliance with regulations like OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).<br \/>\n\tPrepare for and support regulatory audits. Maintain documentation and evidence of compliance activities.<br \/>\n\tImplement and enforce internal policies related to OT system use, data integrity, and security.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that software applications used in OT environments function correctly and securely.<br \/>\n\tOversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of OT applications. Ensure they meet performance and security requirements.<br \/>\n\tImplement role-based access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can interact with specific applications.<br \/>\n\tRegularly test and validate applications to ensure they perform as expected and do not introduce vulnerabilities.<br \/>\n\tManage updates and patches to OT applications, ensuring they do not disrupt operations.<br \/>\n\tImplement and manage cybersecurity measures to protect OT systems from threats.<br \/>\n\tConduct regular security assessments and apply necessary patches and updates.<br \/>\n\tEnsure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies.<br \/>\n\tSpecifically focus on securing operational technology systems from cyber threats and ensuring operational integrity.<br \/>\n\tImplement proactive threat detection and streamline security operations.<br \/>\n\tFocus on full network visibility, implement network segmentation, monitor and control network access.<br \/>\n\tDesign and implement secure network architectures for OT systems, including segmentation and monitoring.<br \/>\n\tApply security best practices to harden OT systems against unauthorized access and attacks.<br \/>\n\tRegularly scan for and address vulnerabilities in OT systems.<br \/>\n\tCompliance with OT Security Frameworks.<br \/>\n\tOptimize and control manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and effective operations.<br \/>\n\tDesign and implement control systems that manage manufacturing processes accurately and reliably.<br \/>\n\tContinuously monitor process performance and make adjustments to improve efficiency and quality.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and refine control strategies, including feedback and feedforward controls, to manage process variables effectively.<br \/>\n\tUtilize data from process control systems to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.<br \/>\n\tManage and optimize the technology systems used to monitor and control physical processes in manufacturing.<br \/>\n\tEnsure seamless integration of OT systems with IT infrastructure and other enterprise systems.<br \/>\n\tOversee the lifecycle of OT systems, from procurement and installation to maintenance and decommissioning.<br \/>\n\tEvaluate and implement new technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.<br \/>\n\tEnsure high availability and reliability of OT systems to minimize downtime and disruptions.<br \/>\n\tIdentify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with OT systems and processes.<br \/>\n\tConduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities in OT systems and processes.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks, including preventive and corrective actions.<br \/>\n\tAnalyse incidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.<br \/>\n\tContinuously monitor and review risk factors to ensure that risk management strategies remain effective.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications &amp; 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