Engineering Manager (SIB) at Marvel Placement Consultant

Engineering Manager (SIB)

• One of our clients, a well-established organisation located in Brakpan, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (SIB) to oversee and manage engineering activities within a process plant environment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of engineering infrastructure and equipment, while providing strategic and technical leadership to the engineering function.
• The role requires a strong understanding of mining/process plant environments, engineering standards, maintenance practices and statutory compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) Mines & Works is essential.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng) would be advantageous.
• Minimum 8–10 years' engineering experience, preferably within a mining, mineral processing or process plant environment.
• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager / Engineering Management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of mining and process plant engineering systems and equipment.
• Experience in managing engineering projects, maintenance and asset reliability.
• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and relevant regulations.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, legislation and statutory requirements.
• Strong leadership, people management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, service providers and multidisciplinary teams.

Roles and Responsibilities
Engineering Management

• Provide strategic and technical leadership across the engineering function.
• Ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant and engineering infrastructure.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with operational and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, legislation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain overall accountability for engineering governance and statutory compliance.

Maintenance & Asset Reliability

• Oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Drive equipment reliability and plant availability through effective maintenance strategies.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure that engineering breakdowns and technical issues are investigated and resolved effectively.
• Review maintenance performance, equipment reliability and engineering KPIs.

Projects / SIB

• Manage and oversee SIB (Stay-in-Business) engineering projects and initiatives.
• Ensure projects are properly planned, resourced, budgeted and executed.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency, reliability and operational performance.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture across all engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with the MHSA, applicable regulations and company safety standards.
• Conduct and review risk assessments and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Ensure engineering equipment, installations and systems comply with statutory requirements.
• Participate in audits, inspections and incident investigations where required.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage engineering budgets and expenditure.
• Monitor project and maintenance costs and implement cost-control measures.
• Ensure effective utilisation of engineering resources, equipment and contractors.
• Review and approve technical and engineering-related expenditure within delegated authority.

People Management

• Lead, mentor and develop engineering personnel.
• Manage performance and ensure that employees have the necessary skills and competencies.
• Identify training and development requirements within the engineering team.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration between engineering, production and other departments.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Ensure contractors comply with site safety, quality and engineering requirements.
• Work closely with production and operational teams to align engineering activities with operational requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to senior management and relevant stakeholders.