Mining Operations Engineer - Safety, Equipment & Projects

Implats; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Implats in the North West province (Rustenburg area) seeks a professional engineer to lead safety-focused operations and ensure reliable plant performance. You will apply your engineering expertise to maintain equipment availability, optimize production, and uphold SHE standards across the site.

The role requires a Degree or NQF 7, professional engineer registration, and 4–6 years mining/plant experience plus 2–3 years PM exposure.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or NQF 7 Equivalent is essential.
• Registered as a professional certificated engineer is essential.
• 4-6 years operational experience with mining/plant experience is essential.
• 2-3 years Project Management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensures zero harm to employees and the environment by meeting legal and SHE regulations/compliance.
• Ensures equipment is well maintained and efficiently managed, i.e. equipment availability for production targets to be met.
• Ensures effective project delivery to enable future growth and reach production targets.
• Ensures effective people management methodologies, inclusive of people development.
• Applies engineering expertise, conducts effective design checks/applies appropriate specifications on equipment (quality and safety key criteria).

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical engineering

General management methodologies

MHSA

Mining industry legal knowledge

Financial methodologies (IRR)

Operational/Strategic management

Industrial/mining operations knowledge

Structural/civil/instrumentation

Project Management knowledge

Education

Engineering Degree or NQF 7 Equivalent

Registered professional certificated engineer

Job description

Implats in the North West province (Rustenburg area) seeks a professional engineer to lead safety-focused operations and ensure reliable plant performance. You will apply your engineering expertise to maintain equipment availability, optimize production, and uphold SHE standards across the site.

The role requires a Degree or NQF 7, professional engineer registration, and 4–6 years mining/plant experience plus 2–3 years PM exposure.