System Specialist
Weir MOTION METRICS
Job description
Job Summary
Play a key role supporting industry-leading mining technology at one of South Africa’s largest mining operations.
Key Selling Points
- Work with cutting-edge mining technology at Barrick Lumwana Mine
- Combine IT expertise with hands-on field engineering
- Global career growth with Weir Software Solutions
About Us
We are the world’s leading mining software business bringing together the expertise of Micromine, Motion Metrics and Fast2Mine.
Our solutions help mining companies explore, design, plan and operate more effectively through industry-leading software, AI, machine vision and automation technologies. From geology and mine planning to fleet performance and operational optimisation, we help customers improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability across the mining value chain.
Backed by The Weir Group’s global reach and resources, we combine deep mining expertise with a strong innovation roadmap, delivering trusted technology solutions used by mining operations around the world.
The Opportunity
Join Motion Metrics as a Systems Specialist based onsite at Barrick Lumwana Mine, Zambia. You’ll become the trusted technical expert ensuring our intelligent mining technologies perform at their best, helping customers maximise uptime, improve operational efficiency and gain greater value from world-class automation and machine vision solutions.
The Impact you’ll have
- Become the trusted technical partner for one of our key mining customers.
- Deliver technology solutions that improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
- Work with advanced AI, machine vision and industrial automation systems.
- Build strong relationships with site teams through expert technical support.
- Influence continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimise system performance.
- Grow your expertise within a global technology business shaping the future of mining.
What you need to succeed
- IT qualification or recognised Artisan trade (Millwright, Electrician or Diesel Mechanic).
- 3-5 years’ experience supporting industrial systems within mining or heavy industry.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows, Linux, networking and database environments.
- Customer-focused with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while building trusted stakeholder relationships.
- Valid driver’s licence and commitment to working safely in a mining environment.
What you can expect from us
- Competitive remuneration
- Health and wellbeing support, including EAP
- Career development within a growing global organisation
- Collaborative team culture
Apply Now
Ready to use your technical expertise to keep some of the mining industry’s most advanced technologies performing at their best? Join Motion Metrics and make a measurable impact on the safety, productivity and performance of world-class mining operations.