Engineering Manager; GCC Factories

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the management of the factory multi-discipline production and maintenance engineering teams:

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Instrumentation
• Construction
• Asset management and planning.

Summarised responsibilities:

• Formulate and implement engineering strategies, policies, plans and programmes aimed at improving and maintaining the mill’s performance.
• Compile and control expenditure on maintenance, operational, materials, employment, and capital budgets
• Conceptualise, develop, and deliver capital expenditure projects.
• Developing, setting and upholding of sound engineering and maintenance management practices and procedures.
• Performance management, including coaching and development.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.

Experience and qualifications:

• BTech/ BSc in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Government Certificate of Competency for Factories (GCC).
• 5 years’ experience in a management Engineering or Technical role (Sugar experience will be an added advantage).
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules and inspection, SHE procedures and budget and cost control.
• Knowledge of sugar manufacturing, power generation and cane operations.
• Registration as a Professional in terms of the Engineering Professionals of South Africa Act, 114 of 1990 will be an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate in English and computer literacy is essential.
• Be prepared to work standby and unplanned overtime.

This role will suit a GCC Engineering Manager with heavy industry experience in Sugar, Pulp and paper, Power Plants, or Heavy Mining. This role will be a full time one based on site.