GMR 2.1 Engineering Manager

Ntice Search Solutions; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a GMR 2.1 Engineering Manager for their Hillcrest site. The role involves technical and managerial leadership over engineering teams, project management, and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates with strong negotiation skills and extensive experience in hazardous environments are preferred. Local Zulu-speaking applicants from KZN will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with BEng/BSc degree or 12+ years with BTech degree.
• Extensive managerial experience in hazardous manufacturing environments.
• GMR 2.1 certification & GCC Factories required.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliance programmes for regulatory requirements.
• Manage the site’s capital projects and budgets.
• Introduce lean manufacturing techniques and KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Education

BEng/BSc Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

BTech Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Automated process control systems

Job description

Our client, a global leader in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for various markets worldwide, is seeking a GMR 2.1 Engineering Manager to join their team in the Hillcrest area, KZN. Preference will be given to local Zulu-speaking candidates. If you are originally from KZN and wish to return, your application will be considered.

The Engineering Manager will lead the mechanical, electrical, C&I, and project engineering resources on site, providing technical and managerial leadership to the engineering team, including Mechanical, Electrical, Process, and Automation/Instrumentation groups.

Key Experience & Qualifications Required

• Degree in Engineering (BEng/BSc Mechanical or Chemical Engineering) with 6+ years of experience, or BTech Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 12+ years of experience.
• Extensive managerial experience in engineering, maintenance, and project management, with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes in hazardous and flammable chemical environments (MHI).
• GMR 2.1 certification & GCC Factories.
• Six Sigma Black Belt qualification is advantageous.
• Experience working with automated process control systems.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of managing department budgets.
• Experience managing major capital projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement programmes to ensure compliance with group and country regulatory requirements, such as OHS Act, MHI, DMR, etc., and improve site HSE performance.
• Build and maintain external networks to stay informed about new technological developments.
• Develop a capital programme balancing high-return projects with essential H&S, Quality, and infrastructure needs.
• Be a key member of the SLT (site leadership team), developing site goals aligned with the company's vision and local strategy.
• Introduce and develop new manufacturing techniques, including lean manufacturing and statistical methods.
• Manage the site’s 5-year strategic capital plan, including spend forecasting.
• Provide the site director with monthly updates on spend versus budget, with full ownership of CAPEX & OPEX budgets.
• Develop the site maintenance strategy, balancing predictive, preventive, and reactive maintenance, and introduce maintenance KPIs to enhance performance. Establish a critical spares list and spares strategy to support maintenance activities.