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.

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