IT Systems Lead - Digital and Data

Role Overview

Support major mining and infrastructure projects by driving digital transformation, ensuring data integrity and overseeing the governance of systems and platforms across the organisation.

The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise in data engineering and strategic leadership in digital systems, supporting projects from concept through execution and operational integration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business-process development and system implementation to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure data is reliable, clean and structured to enable trusted decision-making and digital adoption.
• Establish and enforce data-governance frameworks, standards and documentation practices.
• Lead the design, rollout and change management of digital initiatives across the business.
• Drive innovation by embedding AI capabilities and advanced analytics into core processes.
• Align local digital solutions with international best-of-breed systems and cloud-governance practices.
• Optimise digital infrastructure to improve scalability, reduce redundancy and enhance cost efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior developers and data analysts and foster digital literacy.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, service providers and compliance with SHE and risk-management frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Engineering, Information Systems or a related field.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Business at NQF Level 7 or higher.
• Seven or more years of experience in digital development and systems integration.
• Seven or more years in a Data Engineering or related technical role.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, cloud governance and AI enablement.
• Experience working within EPCM or large engineering-project environments.
• Experience working on large mining or mineral-processing facilities.
• Experience with digital transformation in heavy industrial or engineering environments.
• Exposure to global engineering consulting and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Strong communication, leadership and project-management skills.