Engineering Manager

OutsideCapital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

OutsideCapital is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering and maintenance in a large-scale manufacturing setting in Johannesburg. You will drive plant reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement while ensuring effective resource use and the development of the engineering team.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, coordinate capital projects, and guide SAP Plant Maintenance adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• GCC is mandatory.
• 10+ years in engineering within manufacturing.
• Strong project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets to meet targets.
• Coordinate capital projects, maintenance, and equipment replacement.
• Drive reliability, efficiency, and maintenance practices.
• Lead SAP Plant Maintenance implementation and usage.
• Monitor sustainability targets for water, coal and electricity.
• Lead continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives.
• Develop long-term engineering plans and asset replacement strategies.
• Lead engineering and maintenance teams and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

GCC (Government Certificate of Competency)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering and maintenance within a large-scale manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving plant reliability, operational efficiency, engineering projects and continuous improvement, while ensuring effective resource utilisation and the development of the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Coordinate capital projects, abnormal maintenance and equipment replacement initiatives.
• Drive plant reliability, equipment efficiency and effective maintenance practices.
• Manage the implementation and execution of SAP Plant Maintenance.
• Develop and monitor sustainability targets relating to water, coal and electricity consumption.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, process optimisation and standardisation.
• Develop long-term engineering plans, including site master plans and asset replacement strategies.
• Drive Asset Care and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements and address safety audit findings.
• Provide technical guidance, support problem-solving and improve engineering processes.
• Lead, develop and effectively manage engineering and maintenance teams.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) is non-negotiable.
• 10+ years relevant experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Sound project management experience.
• Advanced computer literacy, including MS Office and SAP.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic and conceptual thinking.
• Excellent leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Effective relationship-building and influencing skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to travel locally.

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