Section Engineering Manager

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

Job Title: Section Engineering Manager

Department: Engineering

Closing Date: 17 November 2024



PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To effectively manage and coordinate the engineering function and standards at Implats.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• B Engineering/BSc Engineering/National Diploma is essential.

• Government Certificate of Competency Mines of works in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is essential (2.13.1).

• 10-12 years operational experience.

• 5 years Supervisory / Managerial experience is essential.

• Minimum 2 years vertical shaft winder experience is essential.

• 2 to 3 years Project Management experience would be desirable.

• Valid Medical Certificate or medically fit to obtain such a certificate.

• Registration as a professional certificated engineer would be an advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

• Applied knowledge of general management methodologies and principles would be advantageous.
• Must have Legal knowledge related to the Mining industry.
• Applied knowledge of strategic management principles would be an advantage.
• Must have operational knowledge related to mining industry.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, MS Project, SAP R/3) is essential.
• Time management and negotiation skills are advantageous.
• Data analysis and Presentation skills are essential.
• Mentoring and coaching skills are advantageous.
• Reliability engineering/Preventative maintenance skills are essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• 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• Introduce new technology to ensure improved performance of equipment or infrastructure which are outdated.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.

Internal applications must be accompanied by a line managers approval of your application.

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