IT Specialist (SAP and Engineering & Maintenance Systems)

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global diversified mining company in Rosebank is seeking an IT Specialist focused on SAP and Engineering & Maintenance Systems. The role involves managing and supporting engineering systems, optimizing workflows, and guiding ERP systems design. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong experience with SAP S/4HANA. The company offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to safety and diversity within the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for learning and growth

Leadership programmes

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification or extensive practical experience in a similar complexity.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application systems.
• Proven experience in managing enterprise application systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support engineering and maintenance systems.
• Guide ERP systems design and configurations.
• Conduct training sessions on effective system use.
• Manage global IT support teams and resolution of complex support incidents.

Skills

Strong understanding of engineering and maintenance business processes

Strong working knowledge of SAP ERP S/4HANA

Extensive hands-on experience in SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)

Ability to apply emerging technologies and trends in IT systems

Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement

Ability to lead and manage teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering/technology or equivalent

Job description

IT Specialist (SAP and Engineering & Maintenance Systems)

We’re re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives. That includes the lives of everyone who works for Anglo American. We strive to be a great company where employees are happy, inspired to do their best work. A place where every colleague can grow, develop and realise their potential. To live up to our Always with Purpose employee value proposition, we’re putting the development and growth of colleagues first by ensuring everyone at Anglo American has the career experience they deserve.

Manage and support engineering and maintenance systems, ensuring smooth operations and integration of technical solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and support engineering and maintenance systems used for asset management
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimise system configurations and workflows
• Guide ERP systems design and configurations
• Facilitate technical support for troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues
• Stay updated with industry-specific engineering and maintenance applications and technologies
• Conduct training sessions to educate staff on the effective use of engineering systems
• Evaluate and recommend new systems to enhance engineering and maintenance efficiency and effectiveness
• Support and contribute to engineering systems technology roadmap development
• Participate in and support enterprise application and/or engineering systems implementation or upgrade programmes
• Manage global IT support teams and manage resolution of complex support incidents
• Manage enterprise applications governance processes

Education

• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent) in computer science, engineering/technology or equivalent or a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.

Experience

• Strong understanding of engineering and maintenance business processes as they relate to enterprise application systems.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP ERP S/4HANA, including core functionalities and integration points.
• Extensive hands‑on experience and deep technical expertise in SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) modules, covering configuration, optimisation and best practices; very good understanding of system architecture, deployment, and configuration.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and trends in IT systems, asset management, and data analytics, with the ability to apply them to business solutions.
• Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement to successfully deliver software projects and resolve critical incidents.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams providing enterprise application IT support services, ensuring service quality and compliance with governance standards.
• Proven experience in managing enterprise application systems, including oversight of system operations, maintenance and enhancements, while ensuring adherence to established governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards.

What we offer

• When you join Anglo American, 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

• Anglo American is a global diversified 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

• Anglo American 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.