Hire Resolve

Engineering Manager – Mining Operations (Northern Cape)
Recruitment Partner: Hire Resolve
Location: Danielskuil, Northern Cape, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Mining and Metals
Job Functional Area: Engineering / Mining
Minimum Experience: Mid–Senior Level
Date Posted: 04 February 2026
Closing Date: 10 February 2026

Job Overview

Hire Resolve is currently representing a well-established mining operation in the Northern Cape that is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Engineering Manager. This is a senior leadership role suited to an engineering professional with strong technical expertise, proven management capability, and extensive experience within opencast mining environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the full engineering function, ensuring that all assets, plant, and infrastructure are operated and maintained safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This role plays a critical part in supporting production targets, equipment reliability, and long-term asset sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will take overall accountability for engineering performance across the operation, with responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

Engineering Leadership and Management

Plan, lead, and manage the engineering department to ensure optimal operational performance.
Provide strong leadership to engineering teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure alignment between engineering objectives and overall business and production goals.

Compliance and Safety

Ensure full compliance with all applicable engineering standards, legal requirements, and safety regulations.
Enforce adherence to Mine Health and Safety Act requirements and company safety policies.
Drive a proactive safety culture within the engineering and maintenance teams.

Asset and Maintenance Management

Oversee the safe installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of all plant, equipment, buildings, and structures.
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve an effective maintenance management system.
Ensure maintenance strategies support equipment availability, reliability, and life-cycle cost optimisation.

Reliability and Performance Improvement

Analyse condition monitoring data, maintenance feedback, and breakdown trends.
Identify root causes of failures and define corrective and preventative action plans.
Drive predictive and planned maintenance strategies to reduce unplanned downtime.

Spare Parts and Inventory Strategy

Develop and manage spare parts strategies to ensure critical equipment reliability.
Balance availability of spares with cost control and inventory optimisation.

Financial and Budget Control

Prepare, manage, and control the engineering budget.
Monitor expenditure and report on cost performance against budget.
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or operational integrity.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates applying for this position must meet the following essential requirements:

Grade 12 (Matric Certificate).
Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
GCC Mines & Works Certificate (essential and non-negotiable).
Minimum of 5 years’ post-GCC experience as an Engineer within a mining environment.
Extensive experience in opencast mining operations.
Proven working knowledge of predictive, planned, and preventative maintenance systems.
Sound understanding of crushing, screening, and conveying systems, including fine powder milling and packaging processes.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical and operational competence in the following areas:

Heavy mining plant and equipment maintenance.
Condition monitoring and reliability engineering principles.
Maintenance planning systems and CMMS platforms.
Engineering risk assessment and compliance management.
Budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Engineering project oversight and contractor management.

Leadership and Personal Attributes

To succeed in this role, the Engineering Manager should possess the following attributes:

Strong leadership and people management skills.
High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Ability to work under pressure in a production-driven environment.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on operational approach.

Remuneration and Benefits

The client is offering a highly competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications, including:

Salary: R1.4 million – R1.5 million per annum
Paid Time Off (PTO), where applicable
Long-term career growth within a stable mining operation

Application Process

If you are an experienced Engineering Manager looking for a career-defining opportunity within the mining sector, this role offers both professional challenge and reward.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. You may contact Janoke Booysen, Menina Campher, or Stefnie Bestbier at Hire Resolve for further information, or connect via LinkedIn.

Alternatively, submit your CV via email to:
mining@hireresolve.za.com

You may also visit the Hire Resolve website for more opportunities.

Important Notice:
Suitable candidates will be contacted telephonically within three days. If you are not contacted within this timeframe, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will, however, be retained on file for consideration for future vacancies.

This Engineering Manager role presents an excellent opportunity for a qualified and experienced professional to take on a senior leadership position within a reputable mining operation in the Northern Cape.

To apply for this job please visit hireresolve.simplify.hr.