Engineering Manager

Afrimat; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Afrimat in Nelspruit/Mpumalanga is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering across mining and coal processing operations. The role focuses on MHSA compliance, asset reliability, and overseeing coal beneficiation and washing plant performance.

The position requires extensive open-pit mining experience with heavy equipment fleets and permits relocation to Malelane/Komatipoort areas or weekly commuting, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Coal processing: experience with coal washing and beneficiation plants (cyclones, drums, crushers, conveyors, screens, pumps, filter presses).
• Mining experience: extensive open-pit coal mining management with heavy equipment fleets; underground exposure beneficial.
• Compliance: solid knowledge of MHSA, engineering governance and statutory duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities across mining, processing plant and support infrastructure.
• Ensure MHSA compliance and engineering governance in the Engineering Manager role.
• Optimize asset reliability, availability and performance of fixed and mobile equipment.
• Provide engineering oversight for coal beneficiation and washing plant operations.
• Drive maintenance programmes, safety, cost control and continuous improvement.
• Mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams and contractors.

Skills

Coal processing

Mining experience

Compliance knowledge

Job description

**Location:**Nelspruit,Mpumalanga,South AfricaN'Komati Mine Operations (Sikhwahlane, outside Malelane) has an opportunity for an:## Engineering Manager##### Minimum Qualification / Experience* Coal Processing: Demonstrated experience with coal washing and beneficiation plants, including cyclones, drums, crushers, conveyors, screens, pumps and filter presses.* Mining Experience: Extensive open-pit coal mining experience managing TMM and yellow equipment fleets is essential. Underground coal mining experience will be advantageous.* Compliance: Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, engineering legal appointments, and engineering governance.* Location: Must be willing to relocate to the Malelane, Marloth Park or Komatipoort area, alternatively commute on a weekly basis.* Other: Valid driver's license required.##### Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):* Engineering Leadership: Lead and manage all engineering activities across mining, processing plant and supporting infrastructure.* Legal Compliance: Fulfil all statutory responsibilities associated with the Engineering Manager appointment in terms of the MHSA.* Asset Management: Ensure optimum equipment reliability, availability and performance across fixed and mobile assets.* Processing Plant Management: Provide engineering oversight for coal beneficiation and washing plant operations.* Maintenance Excellence: Drive preventative, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance programmes.* Safety & Risk Management: Promote a zero-harm culture whilst ensuring compliance with all statutory and Company requirements.* Budget & Cost Control: Manage operational and capital budgets and drive continuous improvement and cost optimisation initiatives.* People Leadership: Develop, mentor and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and contractors.##### Please send the following documents to apply:Please upload the following documents in one file with the application form to the right. (File size no bigger than 3 MB)* CV* Certified ID copy* Certified Qualification Certificates and GCC Certificate.* Contact Details of Four (4) References