GCC Engineer (Opencast Chrome Operation)

Key Responsibilities
• Appointed as the responsible Engineer in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory engineering requirements and regulations.
• Manage and maintain engineering systems, infrastructure, plant, mobile equipment, and associated assets.
• Develop and implement engineering maintenance strategies to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
• Oversee preventative and planned maintenance programmes.
• Lead engineering teams and contractors to achieve safety, production, and maintenance targets.
• Ensure effective management of engineering budgets and cost control measures.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor equipment performance and drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Assist with capital projects, feasibility studies, and engineering improvements.
• Liaise with operational departments to ensure engineering support aligns with production requirements.
• Ensure all legal inspections, audits, and reports are completed accurately and timeously.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• BEng/BSc Engineering Degree, National Diploma Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mines and Works) (Essential).
• Minimum 5 years’ mining engineering experience in a legal appointment role.
• Proven experience within open-pit mining operations will be advantageous.
• Thorough knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act and applicable engineering regulations.
• Strong leadership, planning, and people management skills.
• Experience managing engineering contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced mining environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound financial and business acumen.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.