Data Engineer

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Lycopodium Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year
With offices in Africa, Australia, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Reporting to the Technology Development Manager,the Data Engineer will be part of the Digital Delivery Project.

The tasks you'll perform
  • Design, develop and maintain data structures.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines to collect, transform, store and share / integrate data across platforms.
  • Set up and administer database-centred engineering software applications.
  • Configure and manage data storage solutions including object orientated SQL databases.
  • Develop advanced digital engineering workflows.
  • Be a user of the database-centred engineering software generating intelligent engineering drawings and capturing the related engineering information into the database.
  • Stay up to date with latest developments in the digital engineering and applications industry and specifical as it pertains to mineral processing facilities.
  • Be trained in the use of database-centred engineering design software and how the various engineering software applications interface with each other, in order to support Lycopodium Digital Transformation Project.
  • Follow the various (Project specific and company) procedures, plans and protocols required to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work.
The expertise you'll bring
  • Tertiary level qualification in Chemical / Mechatronic / Mechanical / Electric and Electronic Engineering.
  • 3+ years' post graduate experience
  • Specialised training and/or proven experience in data architecture and data integration using APL's and software programming.
  • Proficiency and/or proven experience with object-orientated SQL databases and 2D CAD software(Revit/Autodesk Plant 3D/ Bentley OpenPlant Modeller/ Siemens COMOS/ DesSoft/ MicroStation / AutoCAD / SolidWorks).
  • South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • Cape Town based.
  • Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with the Microsoft suite of software packages, including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a team and knowledge sharing environment.
  • Demonstrate a practical, creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.
  • Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and colleagues.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, commitment and professional ethics.
  • Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.
  • Display the core values and ethos of the business.
The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That's why we :
  • Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
  • Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
  • Provide access to a benefits, rewards and recognition platform that also offers great discounts to hundreds of retailers in Australia.
  • Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.
We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please submit your CV by clicking the 'Apply' button.
  • Published on 16 Oct 2025, 8:40 AM

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