Digital Lead: Systems Intelligence (Data Engineer)

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB012497/LB

Date posted:

Friday, August 28, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1200000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Digital Lead â Systems Intelligence to drive data reliability, digital innovation, and scalable system integration across the organisation.
Industry:Â Mining related services

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Ensure data quality, governance, and integrity to support trusted decision-making Enforce documentation standards, system compliance, and audit readiness Design and implement practical, value-driven digital solutions aligned to business needs Lead rollout of digital initiatives, including change enablement and user training Build and evolve scalable data platforms, enabling advanced analytics and AI adoption Align local systems with global platforms and oversee cloud data governance Optimise infrastructure by reducing redundancy and improving scalability and efficiency Drive security, disaster recovery, and departmental risk management practices Ensure compliance with SHE standards and performance requirements Manage stakeholders, service providers, and industry partnerships Lead team performance, recruitment, and capability development Mentor teams and promote digital and AI-driven transformation Requirements: Bachelorâs degree in data engineering, Information Systems, or related field Business related Post Graduate Diploma NQF level 7 or higher 7+ years in Digital development and integration experience 7+ years in a Data Engineering or related technical role Previous management experience

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