Position details
- Position: MPL Subject Matter Expert
- Branch: TBC - possible placements at PMC/Phalaborwa, Northam, Rustenburg, Steelpoort/Mototolo or Burgersfort
- Type: Permanent
- Sector: MPL
- Reporting to: Technical Manager / Branch Manager
About the role
We are seeking an experienced MPL Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Specialist to provide technical leadership and support for MPL systems in the mining environment.
The successful candidate will lead technical projects and teams, oversee system maintenance and troubleshooting, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide expert guidance to customers and stakeholders to support safe and reliable operations.
Minimum requirements
- Trade or relevant qualifications (Electrical / Millwright)
- Engineering diploma
- Trade Certificate
- English literate
- Good communication skills
- Advanced computer and network skills
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint, DrawIO
- Basic Linux
- Physically and medically able to work underground
Key competencies
- Leadership and people management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Technical fault-finding and continuous improvement
- Ability to work under pressure
Key responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Product-specific expertise
- High-level technical support and planning
- Responsible for MPL system compliance to MHSA Reg 16.7
- Lead and manage MPL technical teams
- Projects and new technology roll-out and implementation
- Supports commissioning and acceptance testing
- Support technical sign-off for projects
- Creation of scope, drawings and schedules, e.g. project expansions
- Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting and technical support
- Debugging complex technical issues on any hardware, software and IT infrastructure
- Ensure compliance with safety and legal standards
- Reporting and analysis
- Equipment reliability and operational performance
- Early detection of cost-of-ownership anomalies
- Build strong customer relationships and provide technical expertise
- Conduct site visits, audits and Root Cause Analysis investigations
What we offer
The opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment with exposure to a variety of technologies and systems, within a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
Important information
Late applications and applications that do not meet all requirements will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from A&R within 21 days after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. By submitting your application, you consent to a practical interview and personal suitability checks, including criminal-record, employment and qualification verification, and to A&R retaining your information for future vacancies.
Apply using the vacancy application form on this page. Upload your detailed CV and qualifications as no more than two PDF attachments. No hand-delivered CVs will be accepted.