Overview

Engineering Manager – Mining Operations

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership and oversee all engineering activities within a mining operation. The successful candidate will act as the site technical authority, ensuring optimal plant availability, effective maintenance systems, and successful execution of capital projects. This role requires a hands-on engineering leader with strong underground mining and mineral processing exposure. The position offers an opportunity to drive operational excellence, safety performance, and continuous improvement across both mining and processing infrastructure.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Engineering Department and act as technical expert supporting the General Manager.
  • Maintain and update engineering plans, systems, procedures, and technical standards.
  • Develop and manage engineering operational budgets, timelines, and project costs.
  • Maintain an effective breakdown response system ensuring operational reliability.
  • Ensure plant availability above 95% through strong maintenance leadership.
  • Coordinate and oversee execution of all onsite CAPEX projects.
  • Drive research and development initiatives to improve operational performance and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with operational managers, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Evaluate engineering work quality and confirm effectiveness of maintenance practices.
  • Determine departmental staffing, training, and development requirements.
  • Implement and enforce planned and preventative maintenance systems.
  • Manage spare parts strategy, critical stock levels, and procurement coordination.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and regulatory engineering requirements.
  • Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual engineering reports.
  • Maintain accurate engineering documentation and records.

 

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering (mandatory).
  • Minimum 10 years’ engineering experience, preferably within mining or mineral processing environments.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Engineering Manager or in a senior engineering leadership role.
  • Minimum 7+ years underground conventional mining engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with vertical and incline shaft servicing and maintenance.
  • Strong exposure to plant, crushing, and flotation maintenance operations.
  • Proven experience managing capital projects, engineering controls, and systems (MS Projects advantageous).
  • Solid knowledge of mine infrastructure, including electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Experience implementing planned and preventative maintenance systems.
  • Strong safety systems and safety control experience.

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Sound knowledge of engineering suppliers and service providers.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive and solutions-driven approach.
  • Postgraduate qualifications will be considered advantageous.

Interested and suitably qualified and experienced candidates to send through their CVs to [email protected] no later than Monday 20th of April 2026.

Regrettably only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.