Lead Mechanical Engineer

Communicate Finance; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Part time

Job summary

Communicate Finance in Soweto, South Africa, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide technical and engineering support for mining equipment, verify specifications, review drawings, and drive continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Sales, ensure OEM adherence, and lead field service teams.

Applicants should have 10+ years in mining processing equipment with strong bulk materials handling knowledge, business acumen, and team management; professional registration is

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ minimum experience in the Mining industry, processing equipment
• Bulk materials handling and mineral processing equipment essential
• Business acumen
• Managing teams
• Professionally registered highly advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for aftermarket products and services
• Engineering support for mining equipment
• Verify technical specifications
• Review manufacturing drawings
• Work closely with Sales Department
• Adhere to OEM standards
• Perform root cause analysis and failure investigations
• Oversee field service teams
• Continuous improvement on equipment

Skills

Mining industry experience

Bulk materials handling

Team management

Business acumen

Professional registration advantageous

Education

BSc/ BEng/ BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

• Provide technical support for all aftermarket products and services
• Engineering support for mining equipment
• Verify technical specifications
• Review manufacturing drawings
• Work closely with Sales Department
• Adhere to OEM standards
• Perform root cause analysis and failure investigations
• Oversee field service teams
• Continuous improvement on equipment

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ minimum experience in the Mining industry, processing equipment
• Skilled in Bulk materials handling and mineral processing equipment essential
• Business acumen
• Managing teams
• Professionally registered highly advantageous

Qualification:

• BSc, BEng or BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.