and Transport initiatives and activities are aligned to that of the Engineering Department according to all business and legal requirements. The incumbent will also ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all related mine facilities and equipment linked to the area of responsibility. He/she will also ensure the ongoing training and development plan to ensure the needs of the Light Vehicle and Transport section and that of the mine are achieved.
KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Ensure deployment of key initiatives and communication of relevant messages to all fixed plant maintenance crews.
• Effectively promote, deploy, and comply with all Safety & Health and Environmental policies, standards, procedures and regulations across Light Vehicles and Transport equipment and machinery maintenance.
• Ensure that Zero-Based-Budgeting principles are applied in setting the annual departmental budget.
• Light Vehicle and Transport Section cost performance, including monthly forecast and variance analysis reporting to Engineering Manager.
• Report Light Vehicle and Transport downtime related issues on a monthly and year-to-date basis
• Ensure ongoing downtime analysis and related defect elimination and maintenance strategy adjustment activities.
• Effective and efficient application of maintenance resources as measured by schedule compliance, PM compliance, level of planned vs. unplanned work and the ongoing management of backlog.
• Ensure departmental performance is regularly reported to all crews through undertaking formal end-of-month performance presentations on Safety, Cost, Availability, and Utilization, including key messages.
• Review hazard ID and incident reports and provide follow-up as appropriate.
• Participate in incident investigations (injury, significant near-miss and equipment damage) as required ensure that corrective actions are effectively implemented and tracked.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Education Requirements:
• Qualified Tradesman in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• A NHD (National Higher Diploma) in Engineering will be an added advantage
• Management / Leadership qualification will be an added advantage (SDP Certification)
Experience Requirements:
• Detailed knowledge of managing an engineering department/section on a large mine, including supervisory, technical, operational, financial and safety knowledge
• Minimum of 5-10 years relevant work experience
• Detailed mining experience, with special reference to Light Vehicles and Bus Transportation. Significant experience in the financial aspects of engineering such as cost control budgeting and return on investment
• Sound interpersonal and management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team of employees to achieve mining business targets