Job Description:

• Safety and Health 
• Consistently apply Safety and Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for the safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities. 
• Function as a role model and support a workplace culture where safety and health for the site are paramount. 
• Support an environment for team members to challenge and act on unsafe behaviours without repercussions. 
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions. 
• Performance Delivery 
• Collaborate closely with mining operations, equipment maintenance and condition monitoring teams to understand data requirements and objectives related to mining operations, including sensors on equipment, maintenance records, production reports, and more. 
• Collect, clean, and pre-process large volumes of data from various sources to ensure data accuracy and integrity. 
• Conduct a thorough analysis of operational data to identify performance trends, operational efficiencies, and opportunities for optimisation. 
• Design and create interactive dashboards tailored to mining professionals, enabling them to monitor real-time equipment health, performance, and maintenance needs. 
• The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities 
• Utilize data visualisation tools (Power BI) to develop visually compelling and user-friendly dashboards (incorporating human factors engineering) that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. 
• Implement advanced analytics techniques to forecast equipment maintenance needs and recommend preventive measures to mitigate downtime. 
• Collaborate with data engineers and IT teams to ensure seamless data integration, data quality, and data governance for asset-related datasets. 
• Incorporate drill-down features, filters, and other interactive components within dashboards to allow users to explore equipment performance metrics and historical trends. 
• Perform rigorous testing of dashboards to validate accuracy, responsiveness, and functionality; iterate based on user feedback and operational requirements. 
• Stay abreast of mining industry best practices and emerging trends in equipment analytics to improve the quality and relevance of dashboards continuously. 
• Provide training sessions and technical support to operations and maintenance teams to facilitate effective use of the developed dashboards. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and data-driven decision-making across mining operations. 
• This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance HME/Plant (ENG) department on a band 7.9 level reporting to the Condition Monitoring Coordinator Online Tech 

Qualifications:

• Advanced National Vocational Certificate NCV5 
• Grade 12 Certificate/ N3 Technical 
• NATED N6 Certificate (Data Science /Engineering field) NQF5 
• National Diploma in a relevant field, i.e., Data Science or Engineering. (Advantageous) 
• SA Divers License 

Technical Knowledge 

• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and dashboard development, preferably within the context of mining operations. 
• Vibration Analysis CAT1, Thermography CAT1, Oil analysis 
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools like Power BI or similar platforms. 
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to extract actionable insights from complex operational data. 
• Familiarity with mining equipment and maintenance practices is highly advantageous. 
• Solid understanding of data pre-processing, cleaning, and transformation techniques. 
• Proficiency in SQL and data querying for data extraction and manipulation. 
• Experience with programming languages such as Python or R is a plus. 
• Strong analytical skills are essential to complete job requirements successfully. 
• High attention to detail, focusing on user-centric design. 
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present data insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.