Engineering Manager x1
Job Details
Job Title: Engineering Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Mining
Location: Free State, South Africa
Employer: Mining sector client (via Tumaini Consulting)
Level: Senior Management / Highly Experienced
Discipline: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Work Environment: Mining operation (Underground/Shafts/Plant)
Job Overview
The Engineering Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all engineering activities at a mining operation in the Free State. The position focuses on ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of engineering strategies, maintenance programs, and capital projects in compliance with statutory mining regulations.
This role requires a highly experienced engineering professional with strong leadership capabilities, extensive underground and plant exposure, and a solid track record in project execution within the mining industry. The Engineering Manager plays a critical role in operational excellence, asset integrity, and long-term sustainability of the mine.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all engineering functions across the mining operation, ensuring compliance with legal, safety, and operational standards.
Ensure engineering activities comply with the GCC Mines & Works and all applicable mining legislation.
Oversee maintenance strategies for shafts, underground operations, trackless mobile machinery (TMM), and processing plants.
Plan, execute, and manage capital and operational engineering projects to support production targets and business objectives.
Drive engineering performance through effective asset management, reliability improvement, and cost control.
Provide strong leadership to engineering teams, contractors, and technical specialists.
Develop and implement engineering systems, procedures, and standards aligned with best practices.
Collaborate with mine management and other departments to support overall operational efficiency and safety.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BEng or BSc) – Electrical or Mechanical
GCC – Mines & Works (Mandatory)
Management Development Programme (MDP) or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Minimum 12 years’ experience within the mining industry
Extensive experience in:
Underground and shaft operations
Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM)
Processing plants
Engineering project execution
Proven experience in senior engineering or management roles
Application Information
Email CV: mining.jobs@tumaini.co.za
Contact: 021 551 2621
Website: Tumaini Consulting
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
If no response within 3 days, the application should be considered unsuccessful