Data Engineer – Cape Town

The Data Engineer will support the Digital Delivery Project by designing, developing, and maintaining data systems and digital engineering workflows to enable data-driven project delivery.

Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain data structures and pipelines for data collection, transformation, storage, and integration across platforms.
• Set up, configure, and administer database-centered engineering software and data storage solutions (including SQL-based systems).
• Develop advanced digital engineering workflows and support intelligent drawing generation within database-driven design tools.
• Stay current with developments in digital engineering, especially within mineral processing.
• Participate in training for database-centered engineering design software and its integration within ADP’s Digital Transformation Project.
• Adhere to company and project procedures to ensure high-quality, consistent deliverables.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Chemical, Mechatronic, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• 3+ years’ post-graduate experience.
• Proven experience in data architecture, data integration, and software programming (APIs).
• Proficiency with object-oriented SQL databases and 2D CAD software (e.g. Revit, Autodesk Plant 3D, Bentley OpenPlant Modeller, Siemens COMOS, DesSoft, MicroStation, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident, based in Cape Town.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and deliver high-quality work within budget and schedule.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and knowledge-sharing abilities.
• Innovative, practical, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics aligned with company values.