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General Engineering Supervisor, D2

Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State

 

Internal & External

 

Ref no:  NVC061/24GS

Closing date: 12 July 2024

 

The role:

The role is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of plans to manage Seriti Coal’s Engineering Assets, Resources and Infrastructure – availability of machinery and equipment and managing resources and people to achieve planned production targets.

 

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintain safe work practices and a safe working environment by ensuring that legal requirements and group working standards and policies related to engineering are implemented and followed on the Operations and Projects
• Optimise planned maintenance schedules of machinery and equipment ensuring that equipment is effectively maintained
• Research and implement best practice systems with respect to cost, maintenance, safety and people management
• Effective People management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability
• Financial Budgeting & Management
• Participate in ad hoc projects providing input into drafting of scope for new projects
• Sound knowledge of conveyor belts, transfer chutes, screening, crushing, stacker-reclaimers, pumps, dense medium separation plant and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment
• Manage conveyor belt inventory and forecasting
• Management of critical spares and sub-assemblies (stock levels/turnaround time and quality of repairs)
• Contractor management compliance i.e. safety, training/authorizations and quality
• Structural integrity maintenance management
• Managing structural/mechanical/hydraulic drawing libraries

 

Requirements:

• National N4 Certificate and Recognized Trade Test in the relevant discipline or National Diploma or Engineering degree
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an 2.9.2 Engineering Foreman
• Safety & Risk Management Course
• Knowledge of Relevant Legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals and Energy Act, Basic Conditions of Employment and Environmental Legislation
• An in-depth knowledge of technical engineering aspects such as outside equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS)
• A good working knowledge and understanding of machinery and equipment used in the Mining Industry
• Aware of best practices and new technologies relating to Engineering Principles and Processes
• Computer Literacy: MS Office and SAP
• Valid driver’s licence
• In possession of or able to obtain a certificate of fitness

 

Advantageous:

• Diploma / Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7)

 

Please note:

• Candidates can apply by going to https://seritiza.com/ and click on the ‘Career’ tab
• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only