Engineering Manager at RCL Foods

Job Description    
The RCL FOODS Talent Team is currently looking for an analytical and curious-minded Engineering Manager with a real spirit for adventure to join the Team at Pongola Mill in KZN.

The purpose of this position is to formulate and implement engineering strategies, policies, plans, and programmes required to improve and maintain the mill’s performance.

Minimum Requirements    

• B.Tech / B.Sc / B.Eng: Mechanical / Electrical
• Government Certificate of Competency for Factories (GCC)
• ECSA registration and Advanced Management qualification would be an added advantage
• 5+ years working experience in Sugar Factory Engineering
• 2+ years experience being directly responsible for operational aspects
• 3+ years Project Management experience
• Working knowledge of SHERQ - Systems and Audits

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Management of the engineering functions (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Construction, Asset management and planning, etc).
• Compile and control expenditure on maintenance, operational, materials, employment, and capital budgets
• Conceptualise, develop, and deliver capital expenditure projects.
• Development, setting and maintaining of sound engineering and maintenance practices and standards.
• Generates available systems and procedures to reduce downtime on equipment.
• Performance management, including coaching, mentoring and development of employees.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures. 
• Maintain high quality work standards, comply with safety standards and requirements, and ensure good housekeeping in area of responsibility. 
• Provides advice on increasing the life span of the asset schedules. 
• Provides alternative solutions to engineering problems. 
• Ensure SHERQ and statutory compliance.
• Manage Projects, Resources and Assets.
• Manage Contracts and Contractors

Closing Date:12th, May 2022