Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills: 

• National Diploma or National Technical (N6) certificate in Mechanical or Electrical.
• Section 26 Recognised/Equivalent Trade Certificate in Diesel Mechanic or Equivalent
• Proof of formal supervisory training in Planning, Leading, Organising and Control
• MS Office proficient [Word, Excel& MS Projects-ability to plan & schedule] 

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience: 

• At least 10 years practical experience in the mining industry, appointed in a legal position, of which 5 years appointed as a GES in a legal position.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Foreman supervisory level capacity.
• At least 5 years practical experience on Underground TMM (LHDs, Drill Rigs, Bolters, Agicars, Shotcreter, Telehandler Charging units, etc).
• Experience in writing procedures and conducting baseline and issues-based risk assessment.
• Extensive Knowledge of Safety Management systems.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems, Including CMMS such as JDE.
• Knowledge of Reliability Engineering Strategies (Condition Monitoring, Defect Elimination, etc).
• Knowledge of Cost Management Systems.   

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective planning and maintenance of TMM.
• Effective implementation and administration of necessary systems.
• Manage budget control and forecasting.
• Support the overall business management of the projects.
• Conduct risk analysis and mitigate quality management risks.
• Competent, motivated, disciplined, and positive team.
• Effective self and team supervision in alignment with Ivanplats values and leadership initiatives.
• Effective stakeholder engagements.
• Compliance with SHEQ standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols’
• Contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives for engineering processes.
• Investigate, diagnose, and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements