Manager: Engineering at RCL FOODS

THE ROLE

We at RCL FOODS are currently recruiting for a Manager: Engineering reporting to the Factory Manager and based at our Sugar Factory in Malelane, Mpumalanga. The purpose of this role is to lead a multi-disciplinary maintenance and production team with the objective to provide technical direction and leadership to the Sugar Mill in order to achieve low cost production and high plant reliability.

The Engineering Manager assumes the role of a service provider should there be mechanical problems with equipment. Provides advice on increasing the life span of the asset schedules. Provides alternative solutions to mechanical problems. Generates available systems and procedures so as to reduce downtime on equipment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assume the role of a service provider should there be engineering problems with equipment.
• Provides advice on increasing the life span of the asset schedules.
• Provides alternative solutions to engineering problems.
• Generates available systems and procedures so as to reduce downtime on equipment.
• Coordinates and allocates work as well as the management of all work activities of subordinates.
• Perform cost and budget management.
• Ensure SHERQ and statutory compliance.
• Manage Projects, Resources and Assets
• Manage Contracts and Contractors.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced knowledge of Sugar Plant Engineering and Power Generation.
• Working knowledge of performance management with practiced coaching and mentoring skills.
• Project management skills.
• Engineering Design and Drawings skills.
• Knowledge of SHERQ, SHERQ Systems and Audits.
• Must be both technically and analytically orientated.
• Requires strategic decision making skills at both an operational and technical level.
• Competent in performing Technical Investigations and report writing.
• Maintenance Planning System and Work Programming and Scheduling knowledge
• Completed B.Sc. / B.Eng. / B.Tech. – Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• GCC Factories is a requirement.
• ECSA registration would be an added advantage.
• Advanced Management qualification.
• Computer Literate – MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and MS Projects.
• 5 Years’ Sugar Factory Engineering experience with at least two years directly responsible for operational aspects.
• 3 to 5 years Project Management experience.
• 5 years operational Factory Engineering experience.
• Prior experience in a Sugar Mill Engineering Manager position is preferable.

CLOSING DATE: 13 November 2020