Job Post: Engineering Manager

GRADE: D 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 (Six Sima, etc)

  • 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, 15 June 2022

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

Due to a large number of applications expected; only shortlisted applicants will be notified

  Position is open to designated groups as specified in the Employment Equity Act.

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