Regional Engineering Manager - Gauteng

at  SA Metal Group Pty Ltd

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The required functions of this position are to:

• Provide the essential technical knowledge and engineering solutions for effective routine maintenance and repair services to all departments within the SA Metal Group.
• Provide leadership and management of the engineers in the Engineering Team.
• Provide oversight and take accountability for all the Engineering Department (e.g. Boilermaking shop, Fitters etc)
• Have awareness and understanding of legislative regulations in respect of Health and Safety (OHSA), Road Ordinance Regs, Lifting equipment regulations (e.g.forklift trucks and gantry and truck-mounted cranes)
• Provide constructive input with solving unique challenges in other departments.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:

• BSc/B.Eng./B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in the maintenance or production environment
• 10 years’ senior management experience
• Competency in computer-aided engineering design and drawing
• Hands - on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment
• Proven project management experience
• Proven leadership experience
• A Government Certificate of Competence will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently

• Project management
• Engineering quality control
• Involvement in the operational aspects of the business (being hands-on)
• Overseeing mechanical design and layout work
• Overseeing the production of drawings for manufacturing
• Overseeing routine and planned maintenance
• Liaising with various service providers
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and facilitating repairs
• Ensuring efficiency and highest possible production levels