Engineering Manager - GCC Required, Mahikeng

ENGINEERING MANAGER– GCC Required | Heavy Industry About the Company My client is a market leader in heavy industrial manufacturing, where operational excellence and asset reliability drive profitability. They operate a complex, high-stakes plant environment where downtime is not an option. To strengthen their leadership bench, they are seeking a seasoned, assertive Engineering Manager who can take full ownership of the maintenance strategy and execution.

The Opportunity This is not a desk job. We need a

hands-on leader

with a valid GCC (Mines&Works) who thrives on solving real-world engineering challenges. You will lead the Engineering team, own plant availability, and drive a culture of preventive maintenance, zero harm, and continuous improvement.

If you are tired of bureaucracy and want the autonomy to make lasting changes in a performance-driven environment— this is your role!

Strategic Maintenance&Reliability

Champion

preventative and predictive maintenance

strategies to maximize plant uptime

Lead

major shutdown planning and execution

with precision

Drive

root cause analysis (RCA)

and implement permanent fixes to eliminate recurring failures

Embed

quality assurance

across all maintenance work and installations

Manage the

maintenance budget , optimizing spares holding and contractor costs

Lead

emergency response

for breakdowns and recoveries

Report on

key reliability metrics (such as MTBF, Reliability Factor, OEE, Schedule Attainment)

to leadership

QUALIFICATIONS&EXPERIENCE (NON-NEGOTIABLES)

Education: B.Eng or BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Certification: GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) for Mines&Works– must be valid and current

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 8 years of maintenance experience in heavy industry (e.g., cement, mining, steel, paper&pulp, sugar, or large-scale manufacturing)

Minimum 5 years in a formal management role (leading teams, performance management, IR)

Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of maintenance systems (CMMS), hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, crushers, mills, and kilns

Soft Skills: Assertive, excellent people skills, and credible in the workshop and the boardroom

Advantageous Previous experience in the

Cement Industry

or related heavy process industry

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