Engineering Manager Job Rust de Winter South Africa,Engineering

Location: Rust de Winter

A Mining company in Gauteng is seeking for a suitable candidate who can fill the position of Engineering Manager
.

Minimum qualifications:

An Engineer with Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
OR equivalent recognised qualification:
- BEng Tech in Mechanical Eng (NQF
  7), or
- BTech in Mechanical Engineering (NQF
  7), or
- Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NQF
  7)
Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) – Mines
Legal Appointment in terms of MHSA Section 2.13.1, with demonstrated experience in fulfilling statutory experience

Advantageous:

BEng Tech Hons (NQF
8)

Professional experience:

Minimum 10 years post-qualification engineering experience in hard rock, open-pit mining environments, preferably with shallow ore bodies and variable ore characteristics affecting plant performance
Proven leadership of engineering teams designing, implementing, and maintaining systems managing material flow through crushing, grinding, and flotation processes
Expertise in strategic planning and proactive maintenance programs tailored to ore variability and equipment wear, maximising plant availability and minimising downtime
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across mining, processing, and operational teams to optimise ore movement, stockpile management, and blending strategies, maintaining process stability and product quality
Strong knowledge of core plant equipment including primary crushers, high-pressure grinding rolls, flotation cells, and magnetic separators, ensuring operational reliability and performance
In-depth understanding of MHSA regulations and risk management, with a track record of embedding a safety-first culture and ensuring compliance
Experience managing engineering resources and budgets to meet production and quality targets with a focus on continuous improvement and cost control
Proven leader in building, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams, addressing skill gaps and driving capability development
Effective collaborator with mining, processing, supply chain, and HSE to ensure integrated operations and consistent production delivery
Exposure to fluorspar or related commodities (iron ore, manganese, chrome, base metals) advantageous for applying best practices

More details on Duties & Reposibilities also available on request

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