Engineer – Mining (Temp) Middelburg

Engineer Mining

4 month fixed term contract to be assessed

Middelburg mine is based closer to Komatipoort

To implement and manage a best practice Engineering division across the entire business. The role manages the tactical and operational support for assigned functions across the plant.

General Process

Lead tactical direction settling and plan for the business area in alignment to the companys strategy

Lead the implementation of Nasonti and Engineering strategy, plans, policy and groups standards against target and timelines

Prioritise project and departmental scheduling and delivery to tactical and strategic business objectives (mining, engineering, property management, water services, facility management etc, i.e.,)

Provide technical advice, support and oversight for engineering excellence across departments

Lead asset management, maintenance and availability

Provide leadership, support and guidance to managers to ensure success delivery

Drive alignment, collaboration and synergy between the business various departments

Develop and maintain policies, standards and procedures for engineering

Coordinate and integrate activities across areas of responsibility (per legal appointment standards)

Design, establish and embed efficient Engineering and Maintenance structures, plans and governance structures

Promote related proposals, communication, services, providers, projects, budgets, resourcing and change management

Support and guide all workstreams to ensure successful operational launches

Define, establish and utilise an efficient and effective knowledge capture processes, tooling and reporting

Drive continuous improvement and manage operational risks

Identify innovative ways to improve business practices, processes and synergies to increase revenue, efficiencies or effectiveness

Identify, report and comment on key technical issues, risks and opportunities for value-add within areas of expertise and impact

Monitor costs or expenses within approved budget to achieve cost efficiencies and reduce waste

Compile the mining budget per annum (signs and traffic, resources, diesels, water dowsers, etc.)

Comply with cost controls in order to achieve section budget

Report on cost usage that reflects delivery of work within agreed parameters

Identify repeat failures that contribute to wastage

Budget vs Actual

Cost efficiencies

Minimised fines and penalties

Stakeholder Relationships

Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation

Build professional long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Investigate and understand stakeholders needs to enable delivery of a quality service

Ensure customer service solutions are aligned to the operational business plan

Ensure product knowledge and advice is technically accurate and provide stakeholders with relevant information to keep them informed of products and service options

Ensure timeous resolution of stakeholder queries and complaints and take ownership of issues

Manage a division that builds people and creates an inclusive work environment

Clearly define goals and objectives and provide direction, coaching and regular feedback

Ensure performance contracts are implemented and that performance reviews are conducted

Ensure timesheets, leave, and travel requests are submitted and approved timeously

Ensure compliance with all HR policies, procedures and standards

Ensure conflict resolution and respond to any complaints or concerns

Support skills development and transfer initiatives

Ensure that all team members are competent to deliver the outputs of their jobs within a specified time after being appointed in the position

Ensure knowledge transfer amongst peers

Main Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Additional management degree Knowledge Required Level Mining legislation Labour relations

On-surface mining Business knowledge and acumen

Advanced Technical Skill Ability to apply Knowledge Level of Proficiency

Understanding technical matters In-depth knowledge and experience across the mining industry

Corporate governance principles