Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking an Automation Lead (Domain Expert – Anchor) for a 12 month contract opportunity to guide and manage the delivery of automated solutions within the mining industry. This role focuses on leading teams to design, develop, and implement automation that improves processes and drives operational efficiency across mining operations.
It blends technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking to identify automation opportunities, manage projects, and ensure successful system integration. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving innovation and business value through automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Experience & Skills:
Qualifications:
It blends technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking to identify automation opportunities, manage projects, and ensure successful system integration. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving innovation and business value through automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead automation delivery teams across multiple domains
- Identify and assess opportunities to automate mining processes
- Develop and manage implementation plans aligned to operational strategy
- Ensure smooth integration with existing systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, etc.)
- Drive performance, safety, and productivity improvements
- Leverage platforms such as Bizagi (advantageous)
Required Experience & Skills:
- 10+ years in automation, process optimisation, or systems implementation
- 5+ years in a leadership or anchor/SME role
- Strong background in mining, engineering, or industrial automation
- Solid understanding of automation tools, integration, and delivery lifecycles
Qualifications:
- Matric
- Degree or Diploma in Engineering, IT, Automation, or related field
- Certification in BPM, Process Automation, Lean/Six Sigma, or Project Management (advantageous)
Please note:
As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.