Systems Specialist at Anglo American

Bold and optimistic. You communicate openly and enjoy being part of a fantastic team with an unwavering commitment to safety.

Come and join us working at Venetia, South Africa’s most valuable diamond mine. As we develop the mine underground, it is also one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country.

Reporting directly to the Automation Engineer, you will be responsible to managing all aspects of Venetia Underground Mine Automation Systems including the trackless Mobile Machinery on board and infrastructure systems and technologies, wireless telecommunication, software applications and interfaces to sub-systems such as machine and personnel location tracking and perimeter access control.

To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide a world-class working environment with generous financial and personalised work-life benefits as well as developmental opportunities to bring out the best in you.

Job Description
You will also:

• Install, configure, repair, inspect and commission hardware, software and telecommunication system components of a diverse technical nature.
• Manage technical documentation and system configuration files
• Upgrade TMM onboard- and Mine Automation Systems with new hardware and software to keep it up to date
• Plan preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on TMM onboard- and Mine Automation Systems
• Conduct routine maintenance and services on TMM onboard- and Mine Automation Systems
• Report and document results after aforementioned actions have been completed
• Guide colleagues in service methods and use of tools-of-the-trade
• Share own subject matter expertise to enable colleagues to expand their knowledge
   

Qualifications
Education required:

• Grade 12 certificate, or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification

One of the following qualifications at NQF level 6:

• National N Diploma Engineering Studies (preference Electrical/Light Current) (N4/N5/N6)
• National Diploma Engineering: Electrical (preference Light Current/Mechatronics/Telecommunications)
• National Diploma in Electronic/Mechanical (Mechatronics) Engineering (Field 006 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology or Field 012 - Physical Planning and Construction)

The following will be advantageous:

• Trade Certificate of Competence in one of the following trades:
   
  • Millwright (Electro-mechanical)
  • Mechatronics Technician
  • Instrument Mechanicia
  • Transportation Electrician (Auto Electrician)
  • Telecommunication Technician

Experience required:

• Minimum 5-7 years (post-graduation) continuous work experience in the engineering or mining industry of which a minimum of 3 years must have been in a supervisory capacity
• Minimum 3 years practical experience in underground Mine Automation System maintenance and support at system technical level
• Computer literate and proven understanding and experience with ICT/IIT systems, industrial automation and associated technologies and terminology

Other requirements:

• Be prepared to work Contops, odd shifts and standby as per the departmental requirements
• Computer Literacy - MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)
• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Valid EB/Code 08 Drivers License
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate)
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric assessments and a clear security clearance