Senior Specialist RPA
Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa
Farm Modderfontein,
Old Vereeniging Road,
Westonaria, 1779
PO Box 57,
Westonaria, 1780
South Africa
Tel +27 11 411 1000
Dir +27 11 411 1797
Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com
South Deep is recruiting!
This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.
At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.
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POSITION: |
Senior Specialist : Business Intelligence |
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JOB GRADING: |
DL |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Technical Business Intelligence |
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SITE: |
South Deep Gold Mine |
The Senior Specialist: Business Intelligence is accountable for developing, implementing, and maintaining Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions tailored to collaboratively create and integrate customised software components that extend the capabilities of the South Deep Technology roadmap and landscape. The successful candidate will draw off extensive experience in systems automation, data-driven decision-making and systems integration to enhance operational efficiency, streamline data workflows, and enable analytical data and information reporting.
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
- Proficiency in RPA tools such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or similar platforms
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Business Intelligence (BI), systems integration, automation, and data analytics
- Strong expertise in integrating mining systems (MES/SCADA) with BI and automation technologies, including RPA and AI solutions
- Proven capability in applying Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and related analytical platforms
- Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
Key Competencies:
- Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
- Ensure all systems integration and automation projects meet South Deep Mine’s regulatory and safety standards, adhering to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) protocols
- Accomplished team and people leader with excellent communication and collaborative capabilities in diverse and cross-functional working environments
- Proven track record and strong grasp of Business Intelligence principles and their application within the context of gold mining operations
- Analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to effectively automate complex mining processes through optimizing system performance and applying integrative and innovative technologies
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to operational SHE standards, operational campaigns and instructions
- Assess and respond to risk in line with the requirements of applicable legislation and regulations
- Participate in and contribute towards the development of RPA and AI programmes designed to enable delivery of the South Deep Technology strategy
- Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities to automate processes within the mine’s operations and BI requirements
- Develop, design, and deploy BI, and real-time decision-making solutions to meet operational-specific needs through integrating solutions with existing BI systems
- Enhance and fine-tune intelligent processes to ensure accurate and efficient extraction, analysis, and utilisation of operational data
- Monitor system performance metrics within the context of the operations and identify areas for ongoing enhancement
- Regularly update and adapt intelligent workflows to accommodate the dynamic nature of operational processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, functional, operational and data analysts to ensure broad operational alignment with defined intelligent initiatives, system architecture and design, etc.
- Provide technical support and training to end-users for efficient adoption of RPA tools and processes
Closing Date: 21 November 2024
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting