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Section Engineer - Opencast at Hire Resolve
Hire Resolve
September 12, 2026
Full-time
On-site
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
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