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Description

• This position is responsible for the effective supervision of the entire process operations to ensure that all plant processes are operational, controlled and maintained according to client and organisational requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Minopex Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities.
• Ensure that agreed targets are achieved in the areas of Plant availability, throughput and recovery.
• Ensure adherence to Client quality requirements by monitoring laboratory feedback and ensuring the implementation of corrective measures.
• Continuously monitoring the production process to ensure adherence to ISO and legislative standards /requirements.
• Deploy process teams to ensure repair and maintenance in the shortest possible time.
• Investigate, diagnose problems and breakdowns to prioritize resource requirements and order equipment and consumables according to company procedures.
• Ensure adherence to Process Standards, Procedures and COP’s.
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and analyse breakdowns and implement corrective measures.
• Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters.
• Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise operations.
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays.
• Determine work schedules in conjunction with the Engineering / Process teams to ensure availability and optimise utilisation of equipment.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, and budget compliance.
• Compile various production reports and ensure distribution according to organisational requirements.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (Grade12) or equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4 , including relevant NATED qualifications such a the N3 Certificate  
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering  
• Relevant Business Management qualification will be an advantage.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience and knowledge of plant operations of which at least 2 years must have been as a Plant Metallurgist  
• DMS (Dense Media separation) will be advantageous  
• English language proficiency  
• Presentation skills  
• Time management skills 
• Internal Employee Relations training  
• Supervisory management training 
• Finance for non-financial managers training 
• Computer literate in MS Office  
• Relevant planned maintenance system training  
• Chrome processing experience
   

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Description

• This role will be responsible to carry out the SQL Software Developer functions and provide Solution & Database Support

Duties and Responsibilities

• Solution Support
• Contribute to the training and guidance of end-users
• Contribute to the development of operational reports and data ingress pipelines
• Interpret, write, and communicate applicable sections of User Requirement Specifications (URS)
• Intermediate knowledge of information systems programming and system analysis
• Troubleshooting, fault-finding and analysis on systems
• System configuration, user management and RBAC
• Data collection, extraction and representation skills
• Able to implement minor changes in software solutions
• Installation and maintenance of software packages
• Information System Design & Development Skills:
• Sound knowledge of T-SQL for Microsoft SQL Server
• Sound knowledge of entity relationship modelling of database design
• Sound knowledge of optimal database design for query performance, robustness, maintainability
• Sound knowledge of enterprise data flows across various silos and data warehousing
• Knowledge of enterprise systems
• ERP systems such as Sage
• Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Pragma Onkey
• Assist Users to extract data from database and be able in writing basic to intermediate SQL Queries
• Be able to assist with writing of User Requirement Specifications
• Knowledge in Microsoft software development technologies and scripting tools such as SQL, PostGres, C#, Vue.js will be advantageous

Communication:

• Provide expertise, analysis, and advice to team members as needed
• Create technical documentation of a presentable high standard
• Communicate effectively with management, team members and stakeholders

Beneficial:

• Understanding of mineral processing and operate and maintain services
• Interest in the full life cycle of MIS systems and the impact/future of AI integrations
• Interest in building solutions in the OT space and providing insights to complex operations

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED qualifications such as the N3 Certificate.
• University Degree or Diploma in Computer Science: Information Systems / Engineering

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in database development and relational database design and development, preferably within the mining industry or related engineering industries
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in software development and support, utilising Microsoft technologies
• Experience in business intelligence/operational intelligence report development will be advantageous
• Planning, scheduling and organising skills
• Analytical with attention to detail
• Demonstrate sound skills in:
• Planning
• Design
• Implementation
• Time management.
• Risks identification
• Receptive to customer needs and requirements
   

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Description

• The Lead: Software Development and Systems will lead a dynamic team of system developers, reporting analysts, and data engineers in driving the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of innovative data systems and solutions in the mineral processing space. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of various business systems across the organization, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration between departments, including close cooperation with the Data Science & ICT teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of system developers, reporting analysts, and data engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Drive the development and implementation of software solutions and data systems that support operational excellence in the mineral processing space.
• Provide oversight and input into various business systems across the organization, ensuring that they meet operational and business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with other department leads, including Data Science and IT, to ensure seamless integration of systems and alignment with broader business objectives.
• Ensure the ongoing improvement and optimization of systems, staying current with the latest technologies and methodologies.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure that systems are user-friendly and that data solutions are fit-for-purpose for use on mineral processing plants.
• Manage technical resources, project timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of system development initiatives.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development and systems integration, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualifications in systems development, data engineering, or project management will be advantageous.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or a similar role, with a strong focus on leading technical teams.
• Experience in the mining or mineral processing industry is advantageous.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., C#, Java) and database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, TimeScale).
• Proven experience in overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-level business systems. This includes providing oversight and deployment/integration support to existing business systems across all departments.
• Strong understanding of systems integration and the ability to oversee the development of reporting solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing technical oversight and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Experience working closely with data science & ICT teams to ensure effective collaboration and integration between systems and analytics platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a track record of implementing solutions that drive business improvements.
• Proficiency in on-premises and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and knowledge of DevOps practices is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Description

• The purpose of this role is to analyse, process, model and interpret the data to create actionable plans for the 13 operational sites across the EMEA region. The Data Scientist will be a valuable member of a dynamic department that operates similarly to a startup within a larger corporate structure, driving innovation and implementing creative solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders to identify business problems and opportunities for data-driven solutions.
• Collect, clean, and manipulate large datasets to extract insights and generate predictive models.
• Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to build and deploy models that can make accurate predictions and recommendations.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through reports, visualizations, and presentations.
• Collaborate with other data scientists, engineers, and business analysts to develop scalable and efficient data pipelines and workflows.
• Working in collaboration with various sites is an essential part of the role, which involves gaining an understanding of the process context, data collection, and extraction methods.
• Continuously evaluate and improve models and algorithms to ensure their accuracy and effectiveness.
• Stay up-to-date with new data science and machine learning technologies and methodologies, and recommend new tools and approaches for solving business problems.
• Execution of analytical projects and investigations (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control and closure)
• Conducting literature surveys
• Management of client expectations through regular interactions
• PowerBi development and data linking

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical/Process Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or in a relevant field
• Post Graduate qualification in data science or related fields will be advantageous

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 3+ years data science experience.
• Deep understanding on the fundamental workings behind different machine learning algorithms.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or R and SQL.
• Experience in applied machine learning in industrial contexts.
• Understanding of deploying a machine learning in a production environment
• Familiarity with database technologies and data warehousing concepts
• Experience in data analysis with data manipulation, cleaning, and wrangling techniques.
• Good communicator and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in report writing and client presentations using MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Projects.
• Medically fit and be able pass medical examinations at mining sites.
• Fluent in English (Read, write, and speak)
• Experience in industrial mineral processing would be advantageous.

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Description

• The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager will be responsible to lead and drive the Learning and Development (L&D) strategy across Minopex by enabling the development of critical skills, leadership capability, and organisational readiness. The role ensures alignment between business needs and skills development initiatives, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting long-term workforce sustainability

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED qualifications such as the N3 Certificate.
• Relevant Degree or National Diploma (essential)
• ISO Internal Auditor (advantageous)
• Valid Red Ticket (essential)
• ETDP level 5 (essential)
• Relevant processing plant, Engineering or Mining qualification (advantageous)

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 5–8+ years’ experience in Learning & Development at a management level
• Experience within mining, engineering, or heavy industry environments
• Strong knowledge of skills development legislation (MQA, QCTO, WSP, ATR, Mining Charter, SLP)
• Experience in learning strategy development and implementation
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and digital learning platforms
• Strong analytical capability to assess training impact and ROI
• Ability to align learning initiatives to business strategy
• Strong leadership and people management capability