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  • Exxaro Resources is seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager, Engineering for our Grootegeluk Coal Business Unit in Lephalale, South Africa.
  • This permanent role is perfect for an innovative leader passionate about optimising operational performance.
  • You will direct and coordinate through project life cycles, ensuring readiness, compliance, and alignment with business strategies.
  • Key responsibilities include asset and financial management, overseeing effective people and operational support, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Candidates should have a B Tech or BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 8 years' relevant experience.
  • You will ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies while managing risks and enhancing process capabilities.
  • Exxaro offers a dynamic work environment where you can apply your creativity, accountability, and ability to develop trust.
  • Join us to advance your career with a company that values safety, stewardship, and innovation.
  • Be part of a team


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Duties & Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate the operational aspects of engineering projects to ensure alignment with Life of Mine plans and organisational goals.
  • Ensure availability and optimisation of assets through effective asset management and application of PAM and RCM principles.
  • Maintain compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and company-specific SHE policies to mitigate risks and ensure statutory compliance.
  • Initiate and implement continuous improvement initiatives using TOC principles to optimise process capability and reduce costs.
  • Provide expert technical and operational support to project and operational teams, managing relationships with internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare and control the annual budget, monitoring operational expenditure and cash flow to ensure financial efficiency.
  • Oversee people management by fostering teamwork, managing performance, and developing subordinates to meet operational targets.
  • Manage capital projects, minimising risk while ensuring they meet budgetary and timeframe requirements.
  • Coordinate commissioning, quality assurance processes, and performance criteria testing for project systems and processes.
  • Promote a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring adherence to all applicable SHE policies and fostering a safety-focused culture.

Minimum Requirements

  • B Tech or BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Essential/Minimum)
  • Government Certificate of Competency: Engineering (Essential/Minimum)
  • Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum)
  • 8 years of relevant experience in plant operations, project management and engineering design (Essential/Minimum)
  • Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)(To be conducted by Exxaro)
  • Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)(To be conducted by Exxaro)
  • Compliance with MHS Act Regulation 2.13.3.1 (AME) (Essential/Minimum)
  • Registration with Engineering Council of SA as PrEng (Recommended/Desirable)
  • In-depth knowledge of asset management principles, including PAM and RCM
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in managing capital projects

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