Opportunity to join the Engineering team at one of the top mines in South Africa as Section Manager Reliability.

Are you an experienced leader of people (this role manges a team of 28 with 6 direct reports)?
Do you have a strong operational background in equipment maintenance (mining, plant, services) combined with solid experience in reliability management?
Are you looking for your next challenge?

Then this role is for you.

You will need:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• 7 Years’ operational experience in Mechanical Maintenance, Reliability, and Diagnostics.
• Proficient in mechanical maintenance, reliability, and diagnostic practices.

The role will carry responsibility for:

• Implement the equipment maintenance strategy to align with the production profile.
• Enhance engineering discipline by providing quality work and feedback to the maintenance management system.
• Mitigate production risks by managing them proactively.
• Ensure quality control/ assurance during routine test work and contractor management.
• Maintenance Planning in collaboration with the maintenance team 
• Asset Performance Monitoring: Implement and oversee systems for monitoring and analysing asset performance, utilising data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead root cause analysis investigations for equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurring issues and improve overall reliability.
• Predictive Maintenance: Implement predictive maintenance techniques, such as condition monitoring and predictive analytics, to identify potential equipment failures before they occur.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, including operations and engineering, to align reliability initiatives with overall business objectives and strategies.
• Risk Management: Identify and proactively manage risks associated with equipment reliability, implementing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards and industry best practices related to equipment reliability and maintenance.
• Performance Reporting: Provide regular reports to the Manager of Engineering & Maintenance on equipment performance, reliability metrics, and the effectiveness of maintenance strategies.
• Emergency Response Planning: Develop and maintain emergency plans for equipment failures or critical events, ensuring rapid and effective responses to minimise downtime.
• Vendor and Supplier Management: Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure the availability of quality spare parts, support services, and technology upgrades for equipment reliability

The role is only open to South African citizens
Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only – if you have received no feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying please accept your application as unsuccessful.