Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose
This exciting opportunity exists in Fraser Alexander Africa to lead multiple projects, against scope, safety, time, quality, cost and productivity standards, and risks through translation and achievement of strategic and financial goals, stakeholder management, complex commercial and contract management, operational delivery and oversight.

Responsibilities
• Business/Functional Management
• Participate in setting the strategy for the division and lead the development of the project strategy.
• Report on strategic project goals and performance to senior management.
• Financial, Commercial and Contracts Management
• Assist with site inspections and the finalisation of tenders in conjunction with the commercial/estimating team.
• Negotiate with the client on new work, current contracts, and variation orders, with inputs from the Senior Superintendent, Quantity Surveyor, and Commercial Manager.
• Risk Management and Compliance, incl. ESG responsible
• Ensure the company’s policy on social responsibility is adhered to.
• Be fully aware of the content and impact of new contracts.
• Stakeholder Management (Internal/External)
• Balancing internal organisational requirements with internal and external stakeholder requirements, e.g., deliver the project successfully.
• Maintain working relationships with operational support structures regarding support and professional services (HR, Safety, Quality, Plant, Survey, Commercial, Finance, IT, QS).
• Operations and Project Management
• Plan and set up the project according to contractual and tender requirements, as well as considering best practice and standards for civil/tailings projects.
• Ensure the project is executed within budget, scope, timelines, productivity, and SHEQ standards.
• Management Operating System and Reporting
• Define and implement an appropriate management operating system, including forecasts, plans, controls, data management, trend analysis, and reports, to ensure effective decision-making and corrective actions.
• Ensure effective management of production monitoring systems and reports.
• Technical Management
• Ensure the agreed quality and technical standards are implemented through the relevant functions on the project.
• Understand and implement relevant internal and client policies relating to technical matters.
• SHEQ Management
• Ensure that the project site and operational practices are fully compliant to SHEQ requirements, policies, legislation, and systems.
• Balance strategic, legislative, client, and operational requirements for environmental management, while ensuring strict compliance throughout the project.

Qualifications
• BSc, BEng or BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Project Management qualification e.g., PMI or MDP or management qualification will be advantageous.
• Trade Test MQA/MERSETA preferred.
• Accredited Supervisory or Management Qualifications will be advantageous.
• Completed MRD101/201 course will be advantageous.

Experience
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an Engineering role in the Plant Processing, Crushing and Screening industry.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an Engineering Manager or equivalent in a mining production environment, preferably on complex projects; run projects valued between R50 and R100 million per year.
• 5 years’ experience related to remining/tailings dam management will be advantageous.

Skills, Qualities And Abilities Required
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Must be medically fit as per company standards.
• Must be able to obtain a valid passport and work permits/Visas to meet travel requirements.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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