Plant Engineer | BMR Leach

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL VACANCY

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 15.09.2025

CLOSING DATE: 24.09.2025

DEPARTMENT: BMR ENGINEERING / LEACH MECHANICAL

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To lead the domain in ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective maintenance of the plant with the minimum interruption to production / operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF level 7 qualification (BSc/Beng etc.) in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) is essential.
• Registered Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is an added advantage.
• More than 3 years relevant experience in a heavy engineering / process environment e.g. Ferrochrome, Petro-Chemical & Refining.
• Knowledge of an enterprise resource planning system essential, e.g. SAP.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e., OSH Act, LRA), project management principles/requirements, planned maintenance system and risk management principles.
• Effective leadership, problem solving, time management, and conflict handling skills.
• Strong communication, report writing and communication skills.
• Must be medically fit for the Base Metal Refinery (BMR).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the SAP planned maintenance system to ensure plant maintenance is conducted in an optimal manner.
• Ensure all statutory inspections are undertaken within the prescribed manner and time in accordance with the OHS Act and regulations.
• Identify and establish a solid renewals and capital plan while managing these projects to finalization within set time and budgetary constraints while achieving the requisite quality requirements.
• Plan, motivate and manage annual plant engineering maintenance budgets and control working costs within these budgets.
• Ensure adherence to best procurement practices in line with corporate governance systems and standards.
• Manage and drive the domains health and safety program in conjunction with the domain managers.
• Develop, motivate and discipline personnel to ensure sound employee performance and relations in the section.
• Develop and review meaningful work procedures and ensure that planned job observations are conducted on employees and procedures.
• Establish and review operational, safety and issue-based risks.
• Identify and analyse problems in the domain and provide workable solutions.

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