Senior Engineering Manager

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa SA Metal Full time

Job description:

The Engineering Division is responsible for the effective repair and preventative maintenance of the company’s recycling plant and equipment. The role requires assistance with the management of the engineering division for the Cape Town region.

One of the key functions of this role is to evaluate and establish best practice in repair methods and also to provide cost analysis on repair services and manufactured components used. In addition, the Engineering Division manages all development and expansion projects across the Group.

The Senior Engineering Manager would assist with directing 10 separate artisan departments, comprising of more than 150 employees. Each such department is managed by its own Manager. External services providers used are independent companies which supplement this in-house team, when specialized skill sets or additional resources as required. They report to the engineering team as described below and would be involved in managing relationships and services.

The Engineering Division consists of a team of Engineers, led by the Engineering Divisional Directors, who are also Mechanical Engineers. The successful applicant will join this team and report directly to the Engineering Divisional Directors.

 

Qualifying Criteria:

  • Qualified Mechanical Engineer or Mechatronics Engineer. All appropriate University or Technikon qualifications will be acceptable.
  • 5 to 10 years relevant working experience in a heavy industrial environment as a practicing engineer is essential.
  • Atleast 5 years spent in a management role in an operations environment is essential.
  • Diagnostic skills and logical thinking is essential. The ability to think on your feet will be an advantage, even when working under pressure.

Qualifying Attributes

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
  • Being self-motivated and results-driven
  • Being disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks
  • Being able to work both independently and in a team
  • Good time management skills
  • High work standards
  • Being organised
  • Logical and detail orientated methodologies
  • Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
  • Conflict resolution capabilities

Job title: Senior Engineering Manager

Reporting to: Divisional Directors

Job type: Permanent position

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.



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