A&R Group
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RBE (Rail Bound Equipment) Subject Matter Expert

Join our team and help shape the future of mining safety

Placement TBC - Rustenburg, Northam, Welkom or Carletonville, South AfricaFull-timeClosing: September 11, 2026

Position details

  • Position: RBE (Rail Bound Equipment) Subject Matter Expert
  • Branch: TBC - possible placements at Rustenburg, Northam, Welkom or Carletonville
  • Type: Permanent
  • Sector: RBE
  • Reporting to: Technical Manager / Branch Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced RBE Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Specialist to provide technical leadership and support for RBE 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 RBE system compliance to regulations and safety and legal standards
  • Lead and manage RBE 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
  • 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, and solve complex problems

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.

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Role Applied For

RBE (Rail Bound Equipment) Subject Matter Expert

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