Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Ensure that legal requirements, codes of practices, group standards, procedures and policies are updated, implemented, adhered to and that changes to legal requirements are communicated
Optimise planned maintenance in support of production targets through providing technical expertise to the mining operation teams, co-ordinate planned maintenance and major overhauls / shutdowns and investigate, monitor and eliminate causes of breakdowns
Effective people management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability
Effective project management of engineering projects and Asset Optimisation initiatives, ensuring best practice research, implementation and knowledge sharing
Financial budgeting & management
Effectively manage contractors and suppliers relationships, ensuring compliance to Seriti standards
Requirements:
Degree or National Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)
Completed a structured Engineering Internship program or minimum 5 years of experience as a General Engineering Superintendent and/or Engineering Foreman
Solid experience in managing UG production inbye and outbye sections machinery in a coal mine
In depth understanding of relevant safety and mining legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act; Minerals and Energy Acts
An in-depth knowledge and understanding of technical engineering aspects such as OEM’s and SABS / SANS standards
A good knowledge of machinery and equipment used on the relevant operations
Flameproofing and gas testing knowledge
Understanding of engineering best practices and new technologies relating to relevant engineering principles & processes
Understanding of Environmental standards
Proven technical and maintenance management capability
Project management and report writing skills
Proven supply chain management knowledge
Knowledge of SAP maintenance and supply chain modules
Computer literacy (MS Office)
Valid driver’s license
Advantageous:
Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Membership of any other South African Engineering Association
Management Development Programme or the equivalent
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