Quarry Section Engineer

121talent Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Durban seeks a Quarry Section Engineer to manage maintenance and operations of quarry facilities. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, ensure safety compliance, and lead improvement projects. A Matric/Grade 12 qualification, along with a 3-4 year engineering qualification in Mechanical Mining or Industrial Engineering, is required. Candidates must possess a valid South African driver's license and experience with the Mine Health and Safety Act. This is a full-time position offering career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 qualification is mandatory.
• An accredited 3-4 year engineering qualification in Mechanical Mining or Industrial Engineering is essential.
• Experience with the Mine Health and Safety Act is required.
• Valid South African drivers licence required.
• Proficiency in computer literacy necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily extraction operations while ensuring a steady material supply.
• Enforce safety protocols and engage staff in safety systems.
• Plan and execute mining projects from start to finish.
• Ensure efficiency in quarry processes and equipment operation.
• Comply with Mandatory Codes of Practice and MHSA guidelines.
• Train staff on safety practices and legal requirements.
• Plan maintenance activities aligned with production schedules.
• Monitor production performance and plan maintenance accordingly.
• Track costs and productivity for process improvements.
• Explore technological advancements for plant performance enhancement.
• Prepare and maintain engineering reports and plans.

Skills

IT

DBA

Cost Estimation

HSEQ

Design And Estimation

Education

Matric / Grade 12

SAQA-accredited 3–4 year Engineering Qualification in Mechanical Mining or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP MRP

Job description

Our client a leading manufacturing company based in Port Shepstone is looking to fill the position of Quarry Section Engineer.

Purpose of the Role:

The role is responsible for planning, designing and overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the fixed and mobile plant. The fixed plant includes the primary crushing, conveying and stockpiling section as well as the 2 aggregate plants and support infrastructure. The mobile plant includes responsibility for the mining fleet. The role requires managing an engineering maintenance team as well as minor improvement projects. The incumbent will be responsible for OPEX and CAPEX budget management and performance management of the engineering team. This is a senior position reporting to the Quarry Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Management:
  • Oversee daily extraction operations, manage equipment and ensure a steady supply of materials.
• Safety:
  • Contribute to building the safety culture in the mine by enforcing safety protocols and ensuring participation of subordinates in the safety system.
  • Implement and monitor health safety and environmental regulations to protect workers and the surrounding community.
• Project Management:
  • Plan design and execute mining projects from start to finish.
• Technical and Logistical Oversight:
  • Ensure that the quarry’s processes are efficient and that equipment availability is within planned parameters and that company assets are preserved.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure that plant and equipment are compliant with relevant Mandatory Codes of Practice as well as MHSA guidelines.
  • The position will carry a 2.6.1 Subordinate Manager appointment in terms of the MHSA.
• Team Development:
  • Train staff on safe working practices and legal requirements.
• Planning and Design:
  • Assist in short and medium‑term maintenance planning coinciding with kiln shuts.
• Production:
  • Monitor production performance and plan maintenance stoppages in conjunction with production lags.
• Budgeting:
  • Track costs, productivity and process improvements.
• Innovation:
  • It is critical that this position considers technological advancements and process improvements with the aim of reducing cost and improving plant performance.
• Reporting:
  • Prepare and maintain engineering reports and plans.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric / Grade 12
• SAQA‑accredited 3–4‑year Engineering Qualification in the field of Mechanical Mining or Industrial Engineering
• SAP MRP training or experience
• Experience with the Mine Health and Safety Act 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)
• Valid South African drivers licence
• Computer literate

If you are interested in applying for this role please send a detailed copy of your CV to

If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Key Skills:

• IT
• DBA
• Cost Estimation
• HSEQ
• Design And Estimation

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1