Job Summary
The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the management of the factory multi-discipline production and maintenance engineering teams:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Construction
- Asset management and planning.
Summarised responsibilities:
- Formulate and implement engineering strategies, policies, plans and programmes aimed at improving and maintaining the mill’s performance.
- Compile and control expenditure on maintenance, operational, materials, employment, and capital budgets
- Conceptualise, develop, and deliver capital expenditure projects.
- Developing, setting and upholding of sound engineering and maintenance management practices and procedures.
- Performance management, including coaching and development.
- Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.
Experience and qualifications:
- BTech/ BSc in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Government Certificate of Competency for Factories (GCC).
- 5 years’ experience in a management Engineering or Technical role (Sugar experience will be an added advantage).
- Knowledge of maintenance schedules and inspection, SHE procedures and budget and cost control.
- Knowledge of sugar manufacturing, power generation and cane operations.
- Registration as a Professional in terms of the Engineering Professionals of South Africa Act, 114 of 1990 will be an added advantage.
- Ability to communicate in English and computer literacy is essential.
- Be prepared to work standby and unplanned overtime.
This role will suit a GCC Engineering Manager with heavy industry experience in Sugar, Pulp and paper, Power Plants, or Heavy Mining. This role will be a full time one based on site.