Duties and Responsibilities:

Effectively manage and coordinate the engineering function and standards at Marula Platinum Mine.

Effectively manage short-, medium and long – term planning of all engineering – related activities and operations in support of Marula Platinum Mine as a business inclusive of utilities, technical services and transport.

Ensure engineering compliance with statutory requirements in terms of business, safety and risk

Management.

Ensure the overall effectiveness and maximum availability of equipment and engineering integrity as well as upholding of professional engineering standards.

Introduce new technology and ensure improved performance of equipment and infrastructure that are outdated.

Develop engineering personnel for succession planning purposes and ensure that a pool of engineering talent is available for strategic employment purposes.

Effectively guide engineering personnel in providing a quality professional service to Platinum Mine.

Ensure that capital and working costs are effectively managed within the business plan parameters.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

B Engineering/BSc Engineering/National Diploma is essential.
Government Certificate of Competency is essential.
Mechanical and Electrical engineering theories are essential.
Legal and operational knowledge relating to mining is essential.
10-12 years’ work experience as an Engineer with minimum of 3-5 years as Manager: Engineering within the hard rock mining environment, is essential.

Minimum of 5 years trackless experience is essential.

Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project) is essential.
SAP R/3 knowledge will be advantageous.
2-3 years’ project management experience is desirable.
General, financial and strategic management methodologies and principles are desirable.
Time management, data analysis, negotiation, presentation, coaching and mentoring skills are desirable.
Valid Medical Certificate or medically fit to obtain such a certificate is essential.