Engineering Manager: Conventional Shafts Full Time

A Well-Established mine based in the North West has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager with Conventional Shaft experience! The successful candidate will serve as the engineering leader and technical expert to provide advice to all relevant parties. The role will be responsible to create detailed engineering plans, processes and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by. If this sounds like you, apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects.
• Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performance and the methods used by engineering staff.
• Conduct various tests and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed projects.
• Monitor and determine various staffing and training needs.
• Spearhead various research and development initiatives to identify opportunities for new projects and improved processes.
• Improve maintenance tactics through defect elimination and drive maintenance execution excellence through rigorous planning to ensure on-time and high-quality safe execution.
• Work closely with the engineering department to identify opportunities to improve the technical and people performance of the business.
• Lead zero harm in safety through active participation in relevant safety audits, incident investigations, inspections and observations.
• Address issues as part of demonstrating safety leadership and ensure adherence to the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers and contractors.
• Manage, coach and develop subordinates.
• Ensure engineering standards are met as required by the DMRE at all times.
• Enforce safety, health and environmental integrity principles applicable to area of responsibility.
• Any additional work that might be required by the manager.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• GCC Mines and Works
• Registered with ECSA advantageous
• 15 Years plus experience as an Engineering Manager
• 5 years as an Engineer
• 5 – 10 years conventional mining experience
• Must have own transport and a valid driver’s license
• Good general health and a certificate of fitness (Red Ticket)

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to mining@rporecruitment.us or visit our website: www.rporecruitment.co.za

Alternatively, you are also welcome to contact Lee Wilhelm on LinkedIn.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.