Engineering Manager, Coal Processing & Mining (Relocation)

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

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.