Manager Engineering

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To effectively manage and coordinate the engineering function and -standards at Implats.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:Engineering Degree or NQF 7 Equivalent is essentialMechanical and Electrical disciplines associated with a government certificate of competency is essentialManagement/Leadership Development Programme(MMDP/SMDP) is essential5-7 years operational experience, which 2 years are inclusive of a recognised junior engineering program training is essential3-5 years managerial experience within the Hard Rock Mining environment is essential3-5 years project management experience is essentialKnowledge of risk assessment methods and control mechanisms.Awareness of safety legislation, regulations and practices within mining operations.Must have a valid medical certificate or must be medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.COMPETENCIES:Providing Insights: Continuous improvement by providing insights, identifying key issues, and making intuitive judgements.Challenges Ideas: Prepared to disagree and question assumptions; challenges ideas and established views; and is comfortable arguing own perspective.Empowers individuals: Motivate individuals by empowering them; seeks to inspire people and groups;give encouragement to others.Taking Action: Takes action to make things happen; uses initiative to start things up; shows drive and invests personal energy.Making Decisions: Is determined and decides on actions; willingly assumes responsibility; is definitive and stands by own decisions.Embraces Change: Copes with change and variety; tolerates uncertainty and ambiguity; adapts to new challenges.Upholding Standards: Behaves ethically and justly; is discreet and maintains confidentiality; meetscommitments by acting with integrity.KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS:The successful candidate is responsible to:Manage the effective short-, medium- and long-term planning of all engineering related activities and operations in support of Implats as an effective business (inclusive of utilities, technical services and transport)Ensure engineering compliance with statutory requirements (business, safety and risk management)Ensure the overall effectiveness, maximum availability of equipment and engineering integrity(upholding of professional engineering standards)Introduce new technology to ensure improved performance of equipment or infrastructure which are outdatedDevelop engineers for succession planning purposes and to ensure a pool of engineering talent is available for strategic employment purposes.Effectively guide engineering staff in providing a quality professional service to Implats business unitsEnsure capital and working costs are effectively managed within business plan parameters