Manager - Shaft Development Maintenance

SUMMARY:
The position is based in Limpopo Phalaborwa

POSITION INFO:

Main Purpose:

The position will be responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership to a skilled maintenance team at the Electrical and Trackless Mobile Machinery sections within Horizontal & Vertical development. The role also carries 2.13.3.2 legal responsibility in terms of the South African Mine Health and Safety Act for both Horizontal and Ventilation shaft Development.

Minimum Requirements:

• B Tech or BSc Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. 
• Government Certificate of Competency Electrical or Mechanical (Mines).
• Shaft sinking experience will be advantageous. 
• Minimum of 5 years post GCC working experience in Underground Mining and TMM Maintenance environment. 
• People management experience is key.
• Project Management experience will be advantageous.

• Proficiency in maintenance and strategic planning, organisational development and leadership.
• Good communication skills with the ability to manage and function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a multicultural environment. 
• Adaptable and flexible in approach. 
• Ability to plan, manage and control a section’s budget. 
• Ability to perform under pressure. 
• Taking responsibility and accountability for own behaviour, performance and development.
• Demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity in dealings with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Proven Safety and Production track record in a Leadership position. 
• Knowledge of Asset Management principles.

Duties:

• Managing the total maintenance functions of UG TMMs, Electrical and pumping infrastructure within the Development footprint. 
• Overseeing a Tier 1 contractor sinking the Ventilation shaft for supporting Lift 2 Block cave development. 
• Generating maintenance best practice systems and processes in order to create an efficient and effective Maintenance Department. 
• Achieving Best Practice work culture in maintenance standards and procedures. 
• Ensuring that the Safety, Health and Environmental Standards are implemented and maintained. 
• Investigating equipment failures and carrying out root cause analyses to improve reliability. 
• Ensuring continuous improvement initiatives are driven throughout the Department. 
• Reviewing and managing a 5-year plan for the Department. 
• Preparing operational and capital budgets and managing the finances within company required limits. 
• Carrying the 2.13.3. 2 legal responsibility for Horizontal Development and Ventilation Shaft Sinking.

 

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