Manager: Engineering

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining organization in South Africa is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee engineering standards and procedures. This role involves managing the overall engineering functions while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have an Engineering Degree, extensive managerial experience in the mining sector, and a strong command of project management practices. The position promises opportunities for career development and effective team leadership.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years operational experience, including recognized junior engineering program training.
• 3-5 years managerial experience within the Hard Rock Mining environment.
• 3-5 years Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage effective planning of all engineering related activities and operations.
• Ensure engineering compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure maximum availability of equipment and engineering integrity.
• Introduce new technology for improved performance.
• Develop engineers for succession planning purposes.
• Guide engineering staff in providing quality service.
• Manage capital and working costs effectively.
• Ensure coordination between logistics and engineering operations.
• Ensure synergy between mining and engineering departments.

Skills

Electrical and Mechanical engineering theory

General management methodologies and principles

Legal knowledge related to the mining industry

Financial methodologies and principles

Strategic management principles

Operational knowledge related to the mining industry

Awareness of safety regulations

Strategic leadership

Data analysis skills

Education

Engineering Degree or NQF Level 7 equivalent

Government Certificate of Competency Mines

Registration with ECSA

Management/Leadership Development Programme

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To design, implement engineering standards and procedures, and responsible for overall management of the engineering functions within the Impala operations. The role encompasses the improvement of efficiencies and sustainability of processes whilst minimising operational and business risks and reducing waste.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering Degree or NQF Level 7 equivalent is essential
• Government Certificate of Competency Mines of works in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is essential (2.13.1)
• Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is desirable
• Management/Leadership Development Programme (MMDP/SMDP) is essential
• 5 - 7 years operational experience, which 2 years are inclusive of a recognised junior engineering program training is essential
• 3 - 5 years managerial experience within the Hard Rock Mining environment is essential
• 3 - 5 years Project Management experience is essential

COMPETENCIES:

• Electrical and Mechanical engineering theory
• General management methodologies and principles
• Legal knowledge related to the mining industry
• Financial methodologies and principles (e.g. IRR assessments)
• Strategic management principles
• Operational knowledge related to the mining industry
• Awareness of safety regulations and practices within mining operations
• Strategic leadership
• Data analysis skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Manage the effective short-, medium- and long-term planning of all engineering related activities and operations in support of Implats as an effective business (inclusive of utilities, technical services, and transport).
• Ensure engineering compliance with statutory requirements (business, safety, and risk management).
• Ensure overall effectiveness, maximum availability of equipment and engineering integrity (upholding of professional engineering standards).
• Introduce new technology to ensure improved performance of equipment or infrastructure which are outdated.
• Develop engineers for succession planning purposes and to ensure a pool of engineering talent is available for strategic employment purposes.
• Effectively guide engineering staff in providing a quality professional service to Implats business units.
• Ensure that capital and working costs are effectively managed with business plan parameters.
• Ensure that there is a smooth co-ordination between the logistic Manager shaft and the vertical and horizontal operations engineers
• Ensure that there is synergy between mining and engineering department

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks.

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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