Senior Mining Systems Engineer - Automation & Innovation

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Growth opportunities

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Systems Engineer for our client in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on optimizing and integrating mining systems—fleet management, automation, data acquisition, and communications—to improve performance and safety.

You will analyze system performance, develop technical specifications, oversee deployments, and collaborate with site operations, IT, and engineering. A mining background, strong analytics, and familiarity with Wenco/Hexagon ecosystems are

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in mining systems engineering, automation, or operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mining, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer) or related field.
• Experience with fleet management systems and mine automation technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the performance of existing mining systems and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop technical requirements and specifications for new mining systems and technologies.
• Oversee the implementation, commissioning, and integration of upgrades.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to mining systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with vendors and site personnel to ensure successful deployments.
• Develop training materials and deliver training to site personnel.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in mining automation and digitalization.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed enhancements.
• Ensure data integrity and security across mining systems.
• Support operations in Polokwane and other sites as needed.

Skills

Mining systems

Data analytics

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Wenco

Hexagon

Industrial networking

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Systems Engineer for our client in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on optimizing and integrating mining systems—fleet management, automation, data acquisition, and communications—to improve performance and safety.

You will analyze system performance, develop technical specifications, oversee deployments, and collaborate with site operations, IT, and engineering. A mining background, strong analytics, and familiarity with Wenco/Hexagon ecosystems are