Job Description
About the Role
Marvel Placement Consultant is seeking an experienced Underground Mechanical Engineer to join our team on a 12-month contract basis. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of underground mechanical systems, providing technical support to achieve production targets, and driving continuous improvement.
Key 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.
Requirements
- BEng / BSc in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years’ underground mining experience.
- 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.
Qualifications
No formal education or certifications are required for this role.
How to Apply
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About Trade/Artisan/Technical Management Jobs in South Africa
The trade, artisan, and technical management sector in South Africa offers a diverse range of career opportunities for those with practical skills and business acumen. Typically, this field is represented by middle to senior management positions across various industries, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.
Generally, salaries for trade, artisan, and technical managers can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and location. While broad salary ranges cannot be specified, it’s common for this type of role to command a middle to upper-management salary bracket, often in the range of R600 000 to R1,5 million per annum or more, although this can vary significantly.
Common skills required for trade, artisan, and technical management roles include strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, as well as technical knowledge in areas such as engineering, architecture, or project management. Other essential skills often include communication, negotiation, and strategic planning capabilities. Proficiency in industry-specific software and tools is also frequently required. Additionally, many employers value candidates with experience in process improvement, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
The financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and infrastructure development are common industries that employ trade, artisan, and technical managers. These roles often involve overseeing project implementation, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Career progression for trade, artisan, and technical managers can be varied, but typically involves moving into more senior roles or taking on specialist areas such as strategic planning, operations management, or technical expertise. Opportunities for professional development may include pursuing further education or training in fields like business administration, project management, or engineering. With experience and expertise, it’s common for individuals to move into executive or director-level positions or take on entrepreneurial ventures.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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