Secunda based: Senior Technical manager - 6 month contract - Mining projects (Capital Infrastru[...]

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Job summary

A leading company in the chemical and energy industry is looking for a Senior Technical Manager for a 6-month contract in Secunda. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical or Electrical degree, experience in mining, and the ability to manage complex projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Matric and Degree in Mechanical / Electrical are required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience within a mining environment.
• 5 years' capital infrastructure project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex mining portfolios including water systems and ventilation shafts.
• Guiding development and implementation of technical projects on time and budget.
• Stakeholder engagement and risk management.

Skills

Strategic

Technical

Time management

Interpersonal

Conflict management

Project planning

Decision making

Leadership

Negotiating

Persuasive

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree - Mechanical / Electrical

Project management qualification

Government certificate of competence for Mines (Engineering)

Job description

Secunda based: Senior Technical manager - 6 month contract - Mining projects (Capital Infrastructure)

Recruiter:

Isilumko Staffing (JHB)

Job Ref:

1808436541

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Location:

Secunda, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

A leader in the chemical and energy industry is seeking an experienced Mechanical / Electrical qualified candidate, with extensive knowledge of the MHSA to join their Secunda team on a 6-month contract.

Qualifications and experience:

Matric

Degree - Mechanical / Electrical

No less than 2 years' experience within a mining environment or similar, 5 years' capital infrastructure project experience: design review, compilation of technical spec)

Project management qualification is a PLUS

Extensive knowledge of MHSA

ECSA registration - advantage

Government certificate of competence for Mines (Engineering) - Non-negotiable

Clear criminal record

Medically fit

Key skills:

Strategic

Technical

Time management

Interpersonal

Conflict management

Project planning

Decision making

Leadership

Negotiating

Persuasive

Stakeholder management

Key performance areas:

Successful implementation of managing of complex mining portfolios: Water systems, bunkers, ventilation shaft systems

Guiding the development and implementation of complex technical projects, ensure they are met on time and within budget

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Strategy development

Team management

Manage SHERQ requirements on projects

Change management

Project administration

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