Senior IM Product Specialist Engineering & Maintenance

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

Job summary

A leading platinum group metals producer in Johannesburg is seeking a professional to manage Engineering and Maintenance systems. The role requires overseeing system implementation, ensuring seamless operations, and collaborating with teams to enhance functionality. Candidates should possess an undergraduate qualification and 5-7 years of experience, along with proficiency in SAP and data visualization tools. This position offers meaningful work in a values-led environment with opportunities for development and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe operations

Qualifications

• 5-7 years working experience in a similar role.
• Experience with ERP systems for engineering and maintenance.
• Knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance and Enterprise Asset Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of engineering and maintenance systems.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize system functionality.
• Continuously improve systems based on user feedback.

Skills

SAP

Project management

Data visualization tools

Data integration and ETL processes

Education

Bachelors degree/Diploma in relevant IM Discipline

Postgraduate qualification or extensive practical experience

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose — to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you’re driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Location

144 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg South Africa.

Job Description

This role is responsible for managing the Engineering and Maintenance systems, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operations for enhanced engineering and maintenance management.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of engineering and maintenance systems and software
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimise system functionality and usability
• Monitor data integration and accuracy within engineering and maintenance systems
• Advise with technical support and training to users of engineering and maintenance systems
• Work with IT teams to ensure engineering and maintenance system performance and scalability
• Continuously improve engineering and maintenance systems based on user feedback and business requirements
• Stay updated with engineering and maintenance technology trends and best practices

Qualifications

• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors degree/Diploma or equivalent) in relevant IM Discipline
• It would be advantageous to have a postgraduate qualification in the related IM discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.

Certifications

• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence
• Registration with professional bodies (Desirable)

Experience

• 5 — 7 years working experience in a similar role

Technical Knowledge

• Experience and knowledge of SAP
• Proven project management and coordination experience.
• Proficiency in using and configuring Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for engineering and maintenance functions.
• Knowledge of SaaS engineering and maintenance Landscape (types of solution and leading software products)
• Knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance and Enterprise Asset Management
• Advanced ability to use data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, or similar to create insightful dashboards and reports
• Advanced skills to design and implement automated workflows to streamline engineering and maintenance processes.
• Proficient understanding on how to use cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for scalable data storage, processing, and analytics
• Experience in managing technology projects related to ERP system implementations, upgrades, or optimizations
• Proficient understanding of data integration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
• Proficiency in managing and analyzing data, including experience with data warehousing, data modelling, data visualization tools, and database management systems

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

10 December 2025