Engineering Manager

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POSITION INFO:

Job description:

The required functions of this position are to:

• Provide the essential technical knowledge and engineering solutions for effective routine maintenance and repair services to all departments within the SA Metal Group.
• Provide leadership and management of the engineers in the Engineering Team.
• Provide oversight and take accountability for all the Engineering Department (e.g. Boilermaking shop, Fitters etc)
• Have awareness and understanding of legislative regulations in respect of Health and Safety (OHSA), Road Ordinance Regs, Lifting equipment regulations (e.g.forklift trucks and gantry and truck-mounted cranes)
• Provide constructive input with solving unique challenges in other departments.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Project management
• Engineering quality control
• Involvement in the operational aspects of the business (being hands-on)
• Overseeing mechanical design and layout work
• Overseeing the production of drawings for manufacturing
• Overseeing routine and planned maintenance
• Liaising with various service providers
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and facilitating repairs
• Ensuring efficiency and highest possible production levels

Qualifying Experience:

• BSc/B.Eng./B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in the maintenance or production environment
• 10 years’ senior management experience
• Competency in computer-aided engineering design and drawing
• Hands - on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment
• Proven project management experience
• Proven leadership experience
• A Government Certificate of Competence will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Salary

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.