CTO (Mechanical Engineer)

SUMMARY:
Not every CTO role gives you the opportunity to engineer what comes next. This one does.

Based in the Fochville area, you will lead engineering, manufacturing, R&D and technology for an international, technically driven mining operation — with the mandate to turn innovation into commercially successful, real-world solutions.

POSITION INFO:
This is a significant executive appointment reporting directly to the CEO. The challenge is bigger than managing a technical function: it is about shaping the organisation's future technological advantage . Your challenge Own the technical strategy and turn it into execution. That means: Building a sustainable pipeline of new technologies and products. Commercialising engineering innovation. Driving manufacturing excellence and scalability. Advancing automation, mechanisation and digital technology. Making sound capital and technology investment decisions. Leading senior engineering, manufacturing and R&D teams. Connecting technical excellence with commercial performance. The person This role suits a seasoned Mechanical Engineer and executive leader who still thinks like an engineer but understands how technology creates business value. You'll need: A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Significant senior engineering and executive leadership experience. Strong exposure to manufacturing, R&D and technology development. Proven ability to move innovation from idea to practical application and commercial value . Commercial and financial judgement. Experience in mining, drilling, heavy industrial or project-driven engineering environments will be highly regarded. Comfort working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment. Flexibility for international travel and operational demands. Cultural alignment is particularly important for this appointment. The company operates in a unique, entrepreneurial and technically driven environment, and the successful candidate must demonstrate adaptability, the ability to integrate into a predominantly Afrikaans-speaking working environment, be comfortable to work in a owner-driven business and be willing to attend to critical business requirements outside normal working hours. Package: R3 million - R4 million CTC per annum, excluding STI and LTI. The final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.