Site Engineer

Listing reference: mr_001758
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 12 May 2025
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Potgietersrus / Mokopane
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Site Engineer to be placed in Ivan Plats. The successful candidate will report to the Project Manager. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.
Job description

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

  • Lead, motivate, coach and develop subordinates to achieve project and safety targets
  • Effective and efficient management of all sinking winders and construction work at the designated area within project engineering key performance areas (which includes, but not limited to, project scope, scheduling, budget, planning and procurement)
  • Quality control of products and equipment supplied to sites and those constructed or built/fabricated on site
  • Effective setting of standards / procedures, implementation and monitoring thereof
  • Effective management of various installations simultaneously
  • Effective self-management in alignment with M&RC’s values

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
 
  • BSc, BTech or National Higher Diploma Engineering from a recognised institution

       ·        DMR Government Certificate of Competency to practice as an Engineer (GCC Mines and Works - Mechanical or Electrical)

       ·        Project Management qualification (advantageous)

      ·        ECSA registration (advantageous)

      ·        Proficient in MS Office including MS Projects

      ·        Valid Driver’s license

      ·        Medically fit to work underground

      ·        Enablement and leadership skills

      ·        Project and change management skills

      ·        Ability to apply expertise and technology, deliver results and meet customer expectations

      ·        Solution focused, resourceful, innovative problem solver focused on incremental continuous improvement of TMM performance

      ·        Reporting skills (progress, quality, planning and scheduling)

      ·        Passionate about safety leadership and engagement

      ·        Excellent communication skills with ability to negotiate and resolve issues

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience
 
  • Minimum 5 years of primary production mining experience at engineer level, of which at least 3 years as a legally appointed engineer for Shaft Operations/Sinking with control of related maintenance teams and systems
  • Experience in infrastructure installation and maintenance
  • Experience interpreting technical drawings and designs
  • Experience in predictive maintenance analysis and conducting failure and trend analysis
  • Experience in working within project environment
 
All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
 
Disclaimer
  1. The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
  2. Murray & Roberts reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
  3. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
  4. If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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