Regional Senior Engineer

Job description Responsibilities

Engineering quality control

Involvement in the operational aspects of the business (being hands‑on)

Overseeing mechanical design and layout work

Overseeing the production of drawings for manufacturing

Overseeing routine and planned maintenance

Liaising with various service providers

Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and facilitating repairs

Ensuring efficiency and highest possible production level

Detailed design of industrial machines, sub-components, sheet metal design, weldments & large‑scale assemblies

Generate detailed drawings and BOMs

Prepare manufacturing and assembly instructions

Extensive experience with industrial machinery and structural design

Ensuring all inspection and preventative maintenance tasks are documented and scheduled on the group CMMS

Liaise with other departments about failures and potential solutions

Drive preventive and predictive maintenance

Undertake quality assurance on mechanical work executed

Compile reports on failures and tasks

BSc /

B.Eng.

/ B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

5 – 10 years' experience in the maintenance or production environment

Competency in computer-aided engineering design and drawing

Hands‑on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment

Experience in hydraulic system design and maintenance advantageous

Experience in electrical control system advantageous

Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System

Must be fully computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Strong proven administrative skills

Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Sound decision making and leadership skills

Strong proven administrative skills

Critical attention to detail and an analytical approach to troubleshooting

Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively in a pressurised environment

Excellent team player – able to balance team and individual responsibilities

Ability to maintain professional working relations with diverse personalities

Time and priority management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills on all levels

Logical and detail orientated

Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential

Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

Excellent planning, organisational, and decision‑making skills

Ability to develop and implement operational strategies effectively

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant's qualifications and experience.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants.

Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre‑employment checks have been completed.

This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer.

Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Mining

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