Section Engineering Manager

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Hire Resolve's client, a Gauteng-based mining company, seeks an experienced Section Engineering Manager to lead underground engineering operations. You will direct maintenance, equipment lifecycle, and critical infrastructure to maximise safety and efficiency.

Requirements include a degree or diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with GCC Mines & Works, 10+ years in underground environments, and a valid license.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• GCC Mines & Works certification.
• At least 10 years' underground mining experience in TMM or shaft/winder environments.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Zero Harm initiatives and ensure governance and safety standards are met.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and conduct routine inspections with corrective actions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and keep standards updated and communicated.
• Manage team performance with clear roles, responsibilities and objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners for delivery and compliance.
• Oversee short-, medium- and long-term maintenance for engineering equipment and systems.
• Manage equipment lifecycle, commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning.
• Supervise trackless machinery, underground workshops, shaft/winder systems and ore handling infrastructure.
• Support related infrastructure including conveyance, electrical reticulation, refrigeration, air and water systems.

Skills

Underground mining equipment

Maintenance systems

Operational governance

Education

Grade 12

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

GCC Mines & Works

Job description

Description: Hire Resolve's Client is currently looking for an experienced Section Engineering Manager to join their mining company based in Gauteng. You will be responsible for leading safe, effective and efficient underground mining engineering operations, overseeing critical equipment and infrastructure, planned maintenance, operational performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support initiatives that promote a Zero Harm culture, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, SHE policies, procedures, operational standards and governance requirements.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and conduct regular safety, safe work practice and operational inspections, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulations, ensuring operational standards, policies and procedures are updated and communicated.
• Manage team performance by ensuring roles, responsibilities and competencies are clearly defined and operational objectives are achieved.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal business partners and external stakeholders, ensuring accountability for operational delivery, service levels, commercial requirements and ethical standards.
• Manage short-, medium- and long-term operational and planned maintenance activities for engineering equipment, infrastructure and associated systems.
• Oversee equipment acquisition, commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning to optimise operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage equipment lifecycle costing and establish appropriate maintenance strategies for assets and equipment within the area of responsibility.
• Oversee the effective operation and maintenance of trackless mobile machinery, underground workshops, vertical shaft and winder systems, ore handling infrastructure and associated equipment.
• Support the effective operation of related infrastructure, including conveyance and conveyor systems, electrical reticulation, refrigeration, compressed air, water reticulation and surface infrastructure.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• GCC Mines & Works
• Minimum 10 years' experience in an Underground Trackless (TMM) or Shaft/Winder mining environment
• Strong knowledge and experience of underground mining equipment, critical engineering infrastructure, maintenance systems and associated operational support services
• Valid Driver's License

Benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (If Applicable)

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.