Mining Digital Solutions Lead (Explosives)

MECS Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

MECS Africa is seeking a senior professional to lead digital initiatives in the mining explosives sector. You will implement digital strategies, develop dashboards, and maintain data platforms to ensure accuracy and accessibility across operations.

The role requires extensive experience in systems development and mining/digital enablement, with travel and shift flexibility. Join us to drive sustainability and operational excellence in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Certification in Systems Development & Integration.
• 7+ years in systems development and integration.
• 3+ years in mining/digital enablement (advantageous).
• 5+ years in mining/explosives (advantageous).
• Degree in Engineering or related field / Technical trade with in field experience.
• Willingness to travel and work shifts/overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support digital strategies across mining operations.
• Develop dashboards and maintain digital data platforms.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility.
• Lead digital initiatives and monitor operational performance.
• Deliver SHE training and ensure compliance.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Manage service provider performance.
• Training of users and be a specialist to troubleshoot problems.
• Promote sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Skills

Systems development

System integration

Data platforms

Dashboards

Education

Certification in Systems Development & Integration

Degree in Engineering / Technical field

Job description

MECS Africa is seeking a senior professional to lead digital initiatives in the mining explosives sector. You will implement digital strategies, develop dashboards, and maintain data platforms to ensure accuracy and accessibility across operations.

The role requires extensive experience in systems development and mining/digital enablement, with travel and shift flexibility. Join us to drive sustainability and operational excellence in challenging environments.