Job Description

Date:

25 Jun 2025

Location:

Rosebank, GT, ZA, 2196

Company:

Orica

About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The Lead - Asset Support leads management and maintenance of the mobile fleet and equipment in region to deliver sustainable revenue through the safe and efficient delivery and allocation of vehicles, equipment and plant.

What you will be doing

Key Accountabilities



Drives Fleet & Asset Management
Capital Projects - Business Case & Project Ownership

Capital Project - Project Delivery

Comply with Management of Change - AA Approver.

Purchase Order Management

Operational Excellence Scorecard Reporting

Compliance to Maintenance Management plans for all Assets on site

Management of Team Rosters & Leave

Ensure all Operational Equipment has been Hazard Studied

Field Measurement System Support

Safety Execution & Leadership.

Operational Safety Governance

Capital Management & Optimisation

Statutory Licencing - Mobile Fleet

What you will bring

Minimum 8 years experience post professional qualification, including 5 years of direct people management experience.



Proven ability to lead a team, including building a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream.



Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.



Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives would be desirable.



Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor &/or customer relationships.



Financial accumen & budgeting experience.

Competencies and Qualification:

8yrs+ relevant experience in:

Asset management

Maintenance management

Fleet management


Trades Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) or Tradesman with relevant experience.



Experience in Explosives plant or dangerous goods Engineering/Maintenance environment



Personal management and leadership skills and experience

Role dimensions

Travel requirements:

Involves regular travel across the Africa region to support operational needs.

Your qualifications

Engineering Degree

Registered with ACSA

How you shape and influence others

Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character Builds the trust of others Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills Self-aware and open to feedback Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability Work effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders High level decision making & problem solving skills Self-motivated, well organised and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Strong people management and influencing skills

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.