Job Description

Closing Date 2025/12/15
Reference Number AEC251201-1
Pillar AECI Mining
Job Title Engineering Manager
Job Type Classification Permanent
Job Grade DL
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / Site Umbogintwini
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Country South Africa

To lead, plan, and manage the engineering function to ensure that all plant, equipment, and systems are designed, maintained, and operated safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The Engineering Manager is responsible for driving technical excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, and compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and company policies.
Required outputs: functional

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & fabrication).
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Define clear objectives, priorities, and development plans for team members.

• Develop and implement the engineering strategy aligned with company goals.
• Oversee capital projects, equipment upgrades, and plant modifications.
• Manage engineering budgets (capital and operational expenditure).
• Forecast resource requirements and manage contractors and suppliers.

• Ensure effective preventive and predictive maintenance programs are in place.
• Drive equipment reliability and availability through data-driven performance monitoring.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions.

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with statutory requirements (e.g., OHSA, General Machinery Regulations, Pressure Equipment Regulations).
• Manage risk assessments, safe work procedures, and engineering controls.
• Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications in accordance with standards.

• Ensure projects meet quality, cost, safety, and schedule targets.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and operations for project execution.

• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies that enhance operational performance.

• Liaise with operations, production, SHEQ, finance, and external regulators.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other departments.

Represent the engineering function in audits, inspections, and management meetings
Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12
• N Diploma/B.Eng./B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of production & warehouse processes
• Must be able to read and interpret P&IDs/vessel drawings
• SAP Maintenance
• Strong understanding of OHSA, General Machinery Regulations, Pressure Equipment Regulations, ISO standards
• Must be proficient with Delta V

Skills Required