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• Senior Millwright to professionally manage the Rim Machining Maintenance department. 
• Provides a service to the Rim Machining, Mechanical Testing, Metrology as well as see to their daily requirements.
• Responsible for quality of the product. 
• The position has the authority and responsibility to stop a process or shipment when the quality and safety of the product is compromised.
• Incidents in this regard must be immediately reported to your supervisor or Manager (Escalation). 
• This position is designated as being responsible for product conformity in the work area.
• Haas and Fanuc Machinery Maintenance experience

Requirements:

• Qualified Millwright  
• Preferably minimum ND Mechanical.
• Sound supervisory experience.
• Supervisory/HSE Certificates.
• Minimum of 5 years Supervisory experience, managing a Team of Artisans.

 Responsibilities:
Administrative:

• Control expenditure within the approved budget for plant repairs and building maintenance.
• Ensure daily job/time sheets are submitted timeously.
• Capture completed job cards on a daily basis.  Submits daily attendance register and pay queries relating to time keeping.  Files copies of attendance registers and pay queries.
• Informs security through written passes before contractors enter premises.
• Complete accident reports for WCA when necessary.
• Raise purchase requisitions with the correct authorization before official HL orders are produced.
• Ensure critical spares are mad stock items.
• Complete insurance claims due to unforeseen machine breakdowns.
• Ensure all purchased goods correspond to supplier tax invoice.

Quality:

• Ensure safety regulations are upheld by subordinates.
• Responsible for enforcing housekeeping and requirements as per OSHACT.
• Attend Health and Safety meetings and addresses maintenance related concerns raised by the health and safety representatives.

Other:

• Liaise with external contractors.

Supervise employees:

• Supervise maintenance employees. 
• Assigns work to subordinates and instructs subordinates on actions to take in order to achieve high degree of resourcefulness and ingenuity. 
• Ensures subordinates are equipped with the proper safety equipment to perform their functions/tasks.
• Motivate subordinates in order to achieve maximum productivity.
• Resolve grievances that may arise within the maintenance department
• Ensure consistent application of the Code of Conduct.
• Liaise with HR with regards to disciplinary corrective action to be taken if or when required.
• Communicate and enforce company policies and procedures to hourly paid employees.
• Identify training and on-the-job training needs for subordinates in conjunction with the Training Department.
• Arrange for replacements by liaising with HR department.

Planning:

• Responsible for planned preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Plan maintenance needs according to production requirements.
• Prioritize work daily.

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organisations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. 
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Job Competencies:

• Achieving results
• Communication
• Initiative & Energy
• Living the Maxion Values
• Planning & Organizing
• Coaching & Development Others
• Collaboration & Teamwork  
• Effective Decision-making
• Influencing
• Business Acumen
• Change and Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Management Maturity
• Oral and written communication skills in English language
• Leadership skills with the ability to lead remote and cross-functional teams
• Organizational agility
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Project management skills

Knowledge

• Qualified tradesman with at least 5 years’ experience in similar environment.
• Sound supervisory skills.

Traits:

• Decision making
• Experience
• Initiative
• Planning
• Independence
• Team player
• Communication – oral and written
• Energetic

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• A leading industrial operation is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across engineering, maintenance and asset reliability within a Lubricants Manufacturing Plant.
• This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the plant's assets remain safe, reliable, efficient and fit for purpose, while driving a proactive engineering culture and continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Responsibilities
The Engineering Manager will:

• Develop and implement the Engineering, Maintenance & Asset Reliability Strategy
• Lead multidisciplinary mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and reliability functions
• Drive preventative, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance programmes
• Improve plant availability, OEE and MTBF while reducing unplanned downtime
• Establish effective maintenance planning, backlog management and shutdown strategies
• Lead root-cause analysis and ensure recurring equipment failures are permanently eliminated
• Manage engineering budgets and drive maintenance cost and asset lifecycle optimisation
• Oversee CAPEX, engineering projects and capital investment from scope through to delivery
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, engineering standards and technical governance
• Manage engineering contractors, suppliers and external service providers
• Develop engineering capability, competency plans and high-performing technical teams
• Partner closely with Operations, SHEQ, Supply Chain and other business functions to support production objectives
• Drive engineering-related continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering
• 10–15 years' engineering and maintenance experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, chemical, refinery, lubricants or industrial processing environment, with a minimum of 5 years' experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams.

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• A major mining and processing operation is entering the critical transition phase from project execution into sustainable business operations.
• We are seeking an exceptional Operational Readiness Engineer to drive and integrate all Operational Readiness (OR) activities across Project, Business, Operations, EPCM, OEM, Commissioning, and corporate functions to ensure a safe, efficient, and seamless handover into operations.
• This role is both administrative and strategic in nature, serving as a critical execution leadership function accountable for ensuring the business is fully prepared to assume operational ownership across people, systems, governance, risk, maintenance, supply chain, safety, commissioning, and performance readiness.
• The successful candidate will lead the integration of the Operational Readiness Framework (ORF), Project Operational Readiness (POR), and Business Operational Readiness (BOR) programmes through commissioning, handover, ramp-up, and operational stabilisation.
• This is a highly visible role interfacing directly with executive leadership, project directors, operational leadership teams, OEMs, EPCMs, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Operational Readiness Leadership
• Lead the full Operational Readiness programme from execution through handover and ramp-up.
• Establish and manage the integrated OR governance structure, reporting systems, readiness reviews, and assurance processes.
• Drive alignment between Project Operational Readiness (POR) and Business Operational Readiness (BOR).
• Ensure operational ownership is embedded well before handover.
• Lead Operational Readiness Steering Committee (ORSC) engagements and executive reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering, Mining, Metallurgy, Process Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification.
• Project Management and/or Operational Readiness certification advantageous.

 Responsibilities:
Integrated Readiness Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain the integrated OR master plan and readiness schedule aligned to project milestones and commissioning phases.
• Drive readiness across all operational workstreams including:
• Operations
• Maintenance
• HSE
• Supply Chain
• Warehousing & Logistics
• HR & Workforce Readiness
• Systems & Technology
• Finance & Commercial
• Risk & Assurance
• Training & Competency
• Operational Procedures
• OEM Readiness
• Manage readiness gates, acceptance criteria, and operational certification milestones.

Commissioning, Handover & Ramp-Up

• Integrate OR activities into C1–C5 commissioning phases and operational handover strategy.
• Ensure operational teams are fully prepared for:
• Cold commissioning
• Hot commissioning
• Start-up
• Ramp-up
• Performance validation
• Coordinate readiness reviews, punch-list closeout, asset handovers, documentation acceptance, and operational acceptance certification.
• Ensure handover packages, operational procedures, maintenance systems, and training records are complete and verified.

Business & Operational Integration

• Drive the transition from project ownership to business ownership.
• Ensure operational structures, operating models, and departmental readiness are established prior to handover.
• Facilitate alignment between project teams and future operational leadership.
• Lead organisational readiness reviews (ORR) and operational integration milestones.

Systems, Technology & Data Readiness

• Ensure operational systems are integrated, validated, and fully functional prior to operations takeover.
• Drive ERP, CMMS, maintenance systems, reporting systems, and operational data readiness.
• Ensure asset registers, maintenance strategies, operational data, and digital systems are verified and operationally accepted.

Workforce Readiness & Competency

• Lead workforce readiness planning, recruitment coordination, onboarding, training, and competency assurance.
• Ensure competency verification systems and readiness certification processes are implemented.
• Coordinate OEM training, operational training, and maintenance capability development.
• Drive operational culture integration and change readiness initiatives.

Risk, Governance & Assurance

• Lead OR risk identification, mitigation, and readiness assurance processes.
• Develop and maintain Operational Readiness risk registers, action tracking systems, and assurance frameworks.
• Facilitate readiness audits, gap assessments, and executive readiness reporting.
• Escalate critical operational risks impacting safe startup or operational performance.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships across executive leadership, operations, project delivery, EPCM partners, OEMs, contractors, and regulators.
• Act as the primary integrator between project execution and operational business readiness.
• Drive accountability across multidisciplinary teams in a high-pressure project environment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 15+ years’ experience within mining, minerals processing, heavy industrial, or large capital projects.
• Proven experience leading Operational Readiness programmes on major brownfield or greenfield projects.
• Demonstrated success transitioning projects into operations within complex industrial environments.
• Strong exposure to:
• Commissioning & start-up
• Operations integration
• Ramp-up and performance optimisation
• Maintenance readiness
• Governance and assurance frameworks
• Operational risk management
• OEM integration
• Operational systems implementation
• Experience working within EPCM, owner’s team, or integrated project delivery environments.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholder engagement.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate should demonstrate strong capability in:

• Operational Readiness Frameworks (ORF / POR / BOR)
• Commissioning & start-up integration
• Operational handover governance
• Readiness planning and scheduling
• Risk and assurance management
• Operational systems integration
• Maintenance and reliability readiness
• Supply chain and logistics readiness
• SOP and operational procedure development
• Change management and organisational readiness
• Executive reporting and governance
• Readiness reviews and gate assurance
• Performance ramp-up and operational optimisation
• Budget and Cashflow
• Planning

LEADERSHIP PROFILE
We are seeking a highly driven operational leader with:

• Strong executive presence and influence
• Exceptional integration and coordination capability
• High resilience under pressure
• Strong commercial and operational acumen
• Ability to challenge constructively and drive accountability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability
• Strong governance discipline and execution focus
• A “hands-on” delivery mindset

SUCCESS MEASURES

• Success in this role will be measured by:
• Safe and efficient transition into operations
• Achievement of readiness milestones and gate approvals
• Operational acceptance and handover completion
• Workforce competency and operational capability readiness
• Successful commissioning integration
• Ramp-up performance achievement
• Reduction of operational startup risk
• Operational stability and performance within first 180 days post-start-up

IDEAL BACKGROUND

• Candidates may come from:
• Mining Owner’s Teams
• EPCM organisations
• Operational Readiness consulting environments
• Large-scale processing operations
• Commissioning and start-up leadership roles
• Heavy industrial operational transition programmes

LOCATION & PROJECT STATUS

• Based in Bryanston, with a hybrid work model and regular on-site presence required during operational rollout
• Large-scale mining project approaching operational transition
• Initial 12-month contract with the option to extend

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• Our client is urgently seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer with production experience.
• This role will supervise production operations to ensure products are manufactured safely, on time, to specification, and within cost targets, while driving productivity, reducing waste, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Tool Maker (essential)
• Mechanical Engineering qualification (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years' production management experience
• At least 3 years' people management experience
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Fluent in English

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve production, quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Monitor production output, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Ensure production plans, staffing, shift coverage, and workflow are effectively managed.
• Control production costs, scrap, consumables, and overall departmental performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, legal requirements, first-off approvals, heat treatment processes, and product traceability.
• Drive prompt resolution of quality issues and reduce scrap through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee machine reliability by ensuring preventative maintenance, TPM activities, and timely escalation of equipment issues.
• Lead, coach, develop, and discipline employees while managing attendance, performance, training, and skills development.
• Maintain accurate ERP transactions, works orders, production records, and stock control processes.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with PPE, safe work practices, incident reporting, and safety inspections.
• Complete accurate production reporting, scrap analysis, and comprehensive shift handovers.
• Take ownership of operational performance, make sound decisions within authority, collaborate across departments, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

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• Ensure the management of social aspects during the implementation of various projects.
• Monitor the social compliance of the projects in line with the Environmental Authorization, Environmental Management Programme, Legislation, International Standards and best practices.
• Coordinate the implementation of social strategy and provide leadership to the project stakeholders. Establish and maintain good relationships between the project and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the continual identification of project social risks and management thereof.

Requirements:

• 5 years fixed term contact.
• Must reside in the Umtata area.
• Fluent in Xosa.
• B Degree: Social Sciences, Community development, Communications, Public Relations & Environmental Management, and related fields
• Minimum 5 years of Experience as a Social Practitioner
• Experience in dealing with social matters. Experience in engaging communities, Traditional Councils, municipalities, service providers, contractors, consultants, and donors in a project environment. Experience with environmental and health & safety aspects in infrastructure or mining projects.

Key Performance Areas:
Implementation of the project's social strategy.

• Facilitate education and awareness of the profile and dynamics of the project area's social environment in relation to the project activities.
• Ensure that adequate social monitoring is undertaken.
• Co-ordinate implementation of social strategy and provide leadership to stakeholders.
• Fast-track processes to obtain social approvals (e.g., land zoning for Resettlement purposes, agreements for servitudes on communal land).
• Prepare operational plans for the implementation of the social strategies and budgets.
• Supervise the implementation, impacts, and effectiveness of social mitigation measures.

Establish and maintain a relationship between all project key stakeholders.

• Development and maintenance of a stakeholder database.
• Records keeping, address and provide prompt feedback if issues are raised by stakeholders, and complete.
• Record of all projects interested and affected Persons (including interested parties, stakeholder groups, and stakeholder sectors), their contact details, and all interactions.
• Develop and sustain good relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively engage with project-specific interested and affected parties.
• Develop and maintain social dialogue with stakeholders (through structured meetings and normal communication) throughout the project life cycle.
• Develop contingency plans and standing protocols for crisis management on site, e.g., work stoppages, vandalism and intimidation, & community protests

Strengthening Social Compliance

• Monitor the compliance of the project against social aspects identified in the Environmental Authorisation, Environmental Management Programme, Socio- Economic Development, Baseline, Health and Safety plans, legislation, and best practices.
• Document lessons learnt in relation to the social aspect of the project.

Support and provide Input to land acquisition processes

• Identify social risks related to land acquisition and resettlement requirements
• Facilitate meetings required by land acquisition specialists for information disclosure to the landowners, affected parties, and communities
• Assist in the facilitation of consultation processes with affected parties.
• Facilitate processes relating to compensation queries and finalisation of claims and acquisition agreements with landowners and affected community members.
• Arrange required follow-up meetings to clear off any queries/ concerns that may arise from affected parties.

Support the implementation of Community development ( CSI Legacy) Projects

• Facilitate processes towards project-specific community development ( LED/CSI Legacy) projects identification and implementation
• Mobilise and coordinate stakeholders involved in the community development projects.

Management Reporting and Improvement in Communication

• Responsible for social input into the monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports on the status of various project activities, risks, and mitigation measures proposed.
• Ensure reporting on social activities as per contractual specifications.
• To constitute and ensure the effective operation of a social facilitation Committee comprising of representatives from DWS, Sector Departments, Water Bords, Professional Services Provider and the contractor.