Operations & Engineering Manager

Reference Number: AEC250115-6
Pillar: AECI Mining

Job Title: Operations & Engineering Manager

Job Type Classification: Permanent

Job Grade: DU

Number of Positions: 1

Location – Town / Site: Emalahleni

Location – Province: Mpumalanga

Location – Country: South Africa

Job Description

• Manage the World Class Systems which includes the SHE function across the company implementing the standards as set out in the AECI SHE procedures and provide leadership in changing/ maintaining the AECI culture in all the company’s activities
• Contribute to the company’s overall strategic thinking and decision making, manage and develop support services strategies to meet the company’s objectives and vision
• Develop and implement an effective maintenance management system through scheduling and development of resources in conformance with world class standards
  Develop subordinates through coaching, motivation and gaining their commitment towards achievement of company objectives and vision
• Ensure that engineering support services add value to the organization and that they are of the highest quality
• The safe delivery of product quality and quantity to meet the requirements of the Sales & Operating Plan
• Co-ordination of all manufacturing, support functions and systems
• Contribute towards the Business to deliver profitable products meeting customer requirements and Continuous improvements in safety, productivity and quality
• Ensure AECI’s “License to Operate” is maintained through legal and Company Standard Compliance
• Ensure the service contracts and interfaces between the division and the central support functions of AECI is effective and efficient
• Formulate a divisional Fixed Cost spend strategy to be in line with the business strategy
• Forecast annual capital and operational expenses in line with corporate policy
• Manage Working capital in accordance to financial viability

General

• Interfaces with functional heads within the AECI family in areas of own responsibility.
• Hence, a high level of skills at interpersonal relationships combined with adequate knowledge of the company’s operations and its implications on the business is required
  Plays key role in management of change in the Company.
• The motivation of a large workforce and influencing of company policy and decision-making processes are also integral to the job.
• The ability to interact positively with others and work in a team is essential
  The incumbent is the Management Representative on matters relating to the quality system implementation in the whole organization
• A technical qualification (NHD or Degree) preferably in Mechanical Engineering combined with a minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, preferably in explosives manufacturing and mobile equipment is essential
• Must have 1-year experience as a Legal Appointment
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa is a critical requirement
• A degree in business administration would be an added advantage
  Intimate knowledge of the applicable acts pertaining to the required job output is essential

Qualifications & Experience

• A technical qualification (NHD or Degree) preferably in Mechanical Engineering combined with a minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, preferably in explosives manufacturing and mobile equipment is essential
• Must have 1-year experience as a Legal Appointment
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa is a critical requirement
• A degree in business administration would be an added advantage
• Intimate knowledge of the applicable acts pertaining to the required job output is essential

Specific experience required

• The incumbent must have knowledge of the Underground and Open-pit/ Surface mining markets.
• The ability to interact with customers at all operational and management levels is key.
• The incumbent must have good project & people management skills. Project & People management is one of the strategic drives in the business and enjoys a lot of attention.
• Previous appropriate experience in an explosives environment is essential.

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