Job Post: Engineering Manager (D-Level)

GRADE: D - UPPER LEVEL

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bsc or National Higher Diploma in engineering whilst an MBA or related Business Management qualification will serve as an advantage.

  • A Valid, unendorsed Government Certificate of Competency as an Engineer (Mines and Works).

  • Minimum of 5 years experience as a Senior Engineer with a legal appointment on a Coal Mine.

  • Understanding and knowledge of the mining environment and related legislative requirements.

  • Experience in provision of strategic direction.

  • Experience in managing and developing large groups of employees.

  • In-depth understanding of mining engineering and planned maintenance.

  • Experience in customer relationship management.

  • Experience in continuous improvement processes

  • ECSA as well as SACEA Membership Advantageous.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review of safety, production and maintenance activities.

  • Effective management of the Engineering function.

  • Fulfilment of the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act – the engineer appointed to this role needs to uphold regulation 2.13.1 of the act.

  • Ensuring the co-ordination of short-term objectives.

  • Strategic medium-term planning and co-ordination of department.

  • Establishing benchmark practices and ensuring participation in and contribution to industry and corporate working groups where applicable.

  • Ensuring visible leadership and commitment to safety.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Applicable legislation – Mine Health and Safety Act (29 of 1996).

  • Maintenance strategies and best practise.

  • Sound knowledge of mining equipment and machines (Both Conventional as well as Continuous Miner Sections).

  • Contract management.

  • Change management.

SKILLS:

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Fully computer literate and conversant with Excel / Word / Projects etc.

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Mentoring

  • Project management

ABILITIES:

  • Impact and Influence

  • Communication

  • Conception thinking

  • Pursuing improvements

  • Teamwork and Leadership

  • Self Confidence

  • Achievement orientated

  • Strategic orientated

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 5 PM, 18 DECEMBER 2020

Email your most recent CV, certified copies of qualifications as per advertisement and all relevant supporting documents to luthandos@zulac.co.za

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days from the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.

* Please note that all positions are open to designated groups as specified in the Employment Equity Act.

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