Specialist: IM Systems - Mining, Kathu, Northern Cape
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Safety, Health and Environment
- Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements.
- Support good housekeeping in the broader department and on-site.
- Participate actively in VFLs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments, and close-out of Safety Actions.
Performance and Delivery
- Information Management & Systems Integration
- Configure, troubleshoot, and update specialist construction systems (e.g., CIFHOS, bespoke tools) to meet project requirements.
- Collaborate with the Mine's IM department and EPCM teams to integrate various systems into the digital construction control tower.
- Manage data models and workflows to ensure compliance with ISO 15926, CoBie, and CIFHOS standards.
- Implement data governance frameworks to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance.
- Oversee ETL processes for data consolidation from various systems into central repositories.
Technical System Maintenance & Support
- Advise on IT hardware and software inventory, ensuring quick deployment and replacements.
- Coordinate with IT teams to resolve hardware/software issues.
- Conduct system audits to identify performance issues and cybersecurity risks.
- Develop contingency plans for system downtime.
Data Management & Analysis
- Manage project data collection, consolidation, and validation.
- Analyze data to support decision-making on costs, timelines, and resources.
- Develop dashboards and analytics tools to monitor KPIs.
- Collaborate with teams to capture relevant data efficiently.
Reporting & Visualisation
- Create standard and custom reports for stakeholders.
- Design real-time reporting solutions for project visibility.
- Translate complex data into visual reports using Power BI, Tableau, etc.
- Present insights during project reviews.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
- Understand and meet data/reporting needs of project teams.
- Serve as a point of contact for data queries.
- Foster collaboration across departments to align data efforts.
Data Governance & Quality Assurance
- Enforce data governance practices.
- Conduct audits to improve data quality.
- Manage large data sets for scalability and performance.
Technical Leadership & Development
- Mentor and develop the IM team.
- Stay updated with latest data analytics technologies.
- Lead automation initiatives for data processes.
- Collaborate with IT to enhance data infrastructure.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields.
- Certifications in CIP, Power BI, ISO 19650, PAS 1192-3, SQL, Tableau, Big Data technologies.
- SA Driver's Licence.
- 6-8 years managing large-scale databases and data structures.
- Knowledge of Data Modelling, Architecture, ETL, and data flow in mining projects.
- Understanding of Data Quality, Governance, and cloud technologies.
- Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, and scripting for automation.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Leadership qualities to mentor teams and influence stakeholders.
Desired Skills:
- Data modelling, CIFHOS, ISO 15926, CoBie, Python, SQL
Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years
About The Employer:
Our client, a leading mining company, seeks a Specialist: IM Systems in Kathu, on a contract until December 2028. The role focuses on integrating and optimizing project information systems, managing data governance, analytics, and reporting.