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Premium Ad Building/Construction/Mining - Other Building/Construction/Mining Kathu FULL TIME Job Summary Description: Hire Resolve's Client is currently looking for an experienced Section Engineer (Opencast) to join their mining company based in the Northern Cape. Responsibilities: * Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, standards, and site policies. * Develop and maintain a risk register for the engineering function, including appropriate risk ratings and mitigation measures. * Implement and monitor actions to ensure compliance with the organisation’s maintenance management policies and standards. * Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget, ensuring expenditure is effectively controlled. * Implement and monitor life cycle costing (LCC) to support accurate forecasting and planning of component replacements. * Ensure the engineering workshop is adequately equipped with the necessary tools, equipment, and resources to enable safe and effective maintenance practices. * Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on recurring breakdowns and premature equipment failures and implement corrective actions. * Effectively manage the roles, responsibilities, and performance of engineering personnel. * Establish an appropriate labour structure and ensure vacancies are filled within reasonable timeframes. * Proactively manage workplace conflict, disciplinary matters, and grievances, while monitoring trends and implementing appropriate interventions. * Establish and maintain systems for the effective management and monitoring of on-site suppliers and contractors. Requirements: * Grade 12 * GCC Mines & Works * National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering * Minimum 5 years' experience (POST GCC) within an opencast mining environment * Experience working with TMMs * Valid Driver's License Benefits: * Salary: R1.8Mil - R2.1Mil P/A * Paid Time Off (PTO) (If Applicable) Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move * Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. * Apply for this role today, contact Janoke Booysen or Menina Campher at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn * You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: mining@hireresolve.za.com We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy…
Northern Cape is an important market for jobs and professional roles in South Africa. The Northern Cape has fewer total vacancies but important mining, solar, and logistics roles around Kimberley and Kathu. Competition per post can still be strong because the population is smaller. Iron ore, manganese, solar construction, and municipal services are key employers. Remote work is less common than industrial on-site roles. Relocation is common for mine and renewable-energy projects. State whether you can relocate and for how long.
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