Description:
Qualifications, professional registrations and ExperienceBEng / BSc Mechanical Engineering (Essential) GCC Mines & Works (Highly Advantageous) PMP / PRINCE2 Certification (Advantageous) Registration with ECSA (Preferred) Minimum 812 years experience in gold mining Minimum 5 years underground experience (deep-level gold preferred) Experience managing multi-million Rand CAPEX projects Proven experience in: Underground mechanical installations FAT and commissioning Contractor and OEM management Mining production environments Experience working in high-risk operational environments
Responsibilities:
Strategic Portfolio & Program Management
Lead mechanical workstreams within underground projects Align mechanical deployment plans with master project schedule Ensure scope control and change management discipline Oversee mechanical risk identification and mitigation Develop detailed mechanical deployment plans Integrate mechanical sequencing into overall programme plan Track delivery milestones (FAT, SAT, commissioning, handover) Report mechanical readiness to Steering CommitteesUnderground Execution & Commissioning Oversight
Oversee mechanical installations underground Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) Validate mechanical installation quality and adherence to design Participate in site inspections underground Supervise commissioning processes Verify readiness for go-live Ensure defects are logged, tracked and resolved.OEM & Contractor Management
Manage mechanical OEM relationships Oversee FAT and technical validation Ensure contractors comply with site safety and performance standards Attend and approve FAT sessions Review mechanical drawings and technical submissions Monitor installation productivity and quality Escalate non-performance issuesGovernance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure adherence to governance and stage-gate processes Maintain audit-ready engineering documentation Ensure mechanical CAPEX spend aligns to approved budgets Maintain mechanical risk registers Provide forecast-to-complete reporting Ensure all installations meet regulatory and internal compliance requirementsStakeholder & Operational Alignment
Engage Mine Managers, Engineers, Ventilation Officers and Operations Ensure mechanical solutions are fit-for-purpose Align engineering execution with mining production constraints Facilitate cross-functional coordination sessions Provide executive updates on mechanical readiness Reso
19 Feb 2026;
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gumtree.co.za