Job Description

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Job Advert Summary

Exxaro Resources is seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager, Engineering for our Grootegeluk Coal Business Unit in Lephalale, South Africa. This contract role is perfect for an innovative leader passionate about optimising operational performance. You will direct and coordinate through project life cycles, ensuring readiness, compliance, and alignment with business strategies. Key responsibilities include asset and financial management, overseeing effective people and operational support, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a B Tech or BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 8 years' relevant experience. You will ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies while managing risks and enhancing process capabilities. Exxaro offers a dynamic work environment where you can apply your creativity, accountability, and ability to develop trust. Join us to advance your career with a company that values safety, stewardship, and innovation. Be part of a team that embraces diversity and strives for excellence in engineering leadership.

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Minimum Requirements

B Tech or BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Essential/Minimum) Government Certificate of Competence in Engineering (Essential/Minimum) Management Development Programme completion (Essential/Minimum) A minimum of 8 years relevant experience in plant, production, operational, maintenance, project management, design, and development (Essential/Minimum) Proficiency in asset management and use of Physical Asset Management and Reliability Centered Management principles Thorough understanding of compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mine Health and Safety Act, and other relevant standards and policies Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives and applying Theory of Constraints principles Proven experience in customer and client relationship management within an engineering context Effective people management skills with the ability to develop and maintain individual development plans Strong financial management skills, including preparing and controlling budgets Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro) Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
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Duties & Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate operational aspects of projects, ensuring they align with business strategies and goals. Manage asset life cycles and optimise asset performance through Physical Asset Management and Reliability Centered Management principles. Ensure compliance with engineering standards, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mine Health and Safety Act, and company SHE policies. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying Theory of Constraints principles to enhance process capabilities and reduce costs. Provide technical and operational support to project and operational teams, ensuring high standards are maintained. Prepare and control the section's annual budget, monitor expenditures, and drive cost-effective practices. Promote teamwork, support staff development, and manage performance through individual development plans. Evaluate and manage capital projects, ensuring completion within specified timeframes and budgets with minimal risk. Coordinate commissioning and quality assurance processes, providing technical inputs for designs and reviews. * Foster a culture of safety, ensuring a healthy environment and safe operational practices are maintained.