Engineering Manager

• Provide the essential technical knowledge and engineering solutions for effective routine maintenance and repair services to all departments within the SA Metal Group.
• Provide leadership and management of the engineers in the Engineering Team.
• Provide oversight and take accountability for all the Engineering Depts (e.g. Boilermaking shop, Fitters etc)
• Have awareness and understanding of legislative regulations in respect of Health and Safety(OHSA), Road Ordinance Regs, Lifting equipment regulations (e.g.forklift trucks and gantry and truck-mounted cranes)
• Provide constructive input with solving unique challenges in other departments.
• Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Project management
• Engineering quality control
• Involvement in the operational aspects of the business (being hands-on)
• Overseeing mechanical design and layout work
• Overseeing the production of drawings for manufacturing
• Overseeing routine and planned maintenance
• Liaising with various service providers
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and facilitating repairs
• Ensuring efficiency and highest possible production level

• BSc/B.Eng./B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 10 years experience in the maintenance or production environment
• Competency in computer-aided engineering design and drawing
• Hands - on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment
• Proven project management experience
• Proven leadership experience
• A Government Certificate of Competence
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently

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