Implats
Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Engineering Degree or NQF Level 7 equivalent is essential
Government Certificate of Competency Mines of works in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is essential (2.13.1)
Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is desirable
Management/Leadership Development Programme (MMDP/SMDP) is essential
5 - 7 years operational experience, which 2 years are inclusive of a recognised junior engineering program training is essential
3 - 5 years managerial experience within the Hard Rock Mining environment is essential
3 - 5 years Project Management experience is essential
Ms Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential
Requirements:
Town:
Rustenburg
Position:
Manager: Engineering
Starting Date:
December 13, 2025
Date Created:
December 9, 2025
COMPETENCIES:
Electrical and Mechanical engineering theory
General management methodologies and principles
Legal knowledge related to the mining industry
Financial methodologies and principles (e.g. IRR assessments)
Strategic management principles
Operational knowledge related to the mining industry
Awareness of safety regulations and practices within mining operations
Project Management skills (understanding project environment, process flow, etc.)
Strategic leadership
Data analysis skills
Duties Include:
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To design, implement engineering standards and procedures, and responsible for overall management of the engineering functions within the Impala operations. The role encompasses the improvement of efficiencies and sustainability of processes whilst minimising operational and business risks and reducing waste.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Manage the effective short-, medium- and long-term planning of all engineering related activities and operations in support of Implats as an effective business (inclusive of utilities, technical services, and transport).
Ensure engineering compliance with statutory requirements (business, safety, and risk management).
Ensure overall effectiveness, maximum availability of equipment and engineering integrity (upholding of professional engineering standards).
Introduce new technology to ensure improved performance of equipment or infrastructure which are outdated.
Develop engineers for succession planning purposes and to ensure a pool of engineering talent is available for strategic employment purposes.
Effectively guide engineering staff in providing a quality professional service to Implats business units.
Ensure that capital and working costs are effectively managed with business plan parameters.
Ensure that there is a smooth co-ordination between the logistic Manager shaft and the vertical and horizontal operations engineers
Ensure that there is synergy between mining and engineering department
Additional Info:
CLOSING DATE: 12.12.2025
DEPARTMENT: SHAFTS
Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks.
IMPORTANT:
Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.
Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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