Engineering Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in mining, EPCM or heavy industrial engineering projects.
• Bachelor's Degree (BEng/BSc) in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams on large-scale mining capital projects.
• Proven experience managing engineering activities throughout the full EPCM project lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of concept studies, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Experience with in mining, mineral processing plants, concentrators, smelters, bulk material handling or associated infrastructure projects.
• Sound understanding of engineering design principles, project management methodologies, South African engineering standards and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing engineering consultants, contractors, vendors and external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing engineering budgets, project scope, schedules and project risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and mining operations when required.

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across mining and mineral processing EPCM projects.
• Provide overall engineering leadership from project initiation through concept studies, feasibility, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and project handover.
• Manage engineering resources, project priorities and technical deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate engineering activities across mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, process, piping and instrumentation disciplines.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with client specifications and statutory requirements.
• Manage engineering consultants, contractors, vendors and service providers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor engineering progress, identify technical risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Lead engineering design reviews, HAZOP studies, constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives.
• Support procurement through technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews and equipment selection.
• Provide technical leadership during construction, commissioning, plant start-up and operational handover.
• Develop engineering execution plans, engineering schedules and resource plans aligned with project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality management systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, project teams and operational stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop engineering personnel while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present engineering reports, project progress updates and executive-level presentations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, project delivery and overall business performance.
• Ensure all engineering activities align with company governance requirements, industry best practices and client expectations.

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 31

July 2026
. Late applications may still be considered until 23 August 2026.

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