South Africa: Underground Mechanical Engineer (12 Month Contract) posted by Marvel Placement Consultant

• BEng / BSc in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ underground mining experience.
• Advantageous: GCC Mines & Works. (Mechanical)
• Proven experience with underground mobile and fixed mechanical equipment.
• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and relevant regulations.
• Experience in maintenance management, equipment reliability, and breakdown analysis.
• Strong understanding of risk management and safe work practices.
• Computer literacy (MS Office and maintenance management systems)
• Medically fit for underground work.

 Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure all underground mechanical installations, equipment, and maintenance activities comply with MHSA and site standards.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to achieve safe and sustainable production targets.
• Manage and optimise planned maintenance systems to improve equipment availability and reliability.
• Investigate mechanical failures, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular underground inspections to identify risks, defects, and non-compliance.
• Review and approve mechanical designs, standards, and technical documentation.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and life-of-asset strategies.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure work is executed safely and to specification.
• Compile engineering reports, risk assessments, and performance data for management review.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and safety teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational discipline.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 4 February 2026. Late applications may still be considered until 26 February 2026.

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