Senior Engineering Manager - Cape Town - SA Metal

    SA Metal
    SA Metal Cape Town

    1 week ago

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    Job Description:

    The Engineering Division is responsible for the effective repair and preventative maintenance of the company's recycling plant and equipment. The role requires assistance with the management of the engineering division for the Cape Town region.

    One of the key functions of this role is to evaluate and establish best practice in repair methods and also to provide cost analysis on repair services and manufactured components used. In addition, the Engineering Division manages all development and expansion projects across the Group.

    The Senior Engineering Manager would assist with directing 10 separate artisan departments, comprising of more than 150 employees. Each such department is managed by its own Manager. External services providers used are independent companies which supplement this in-house team, when specialized skill sets or additional resources as required. They report to the engineering team as described below and would be involved in managing relationships and services.

    The Engineering Division consists of a team of Engineers, led by the Engineering Divisional Directors, who are also Mechanical Engineers. The successful applicant will join this team and report directly to the Engineering Divisional Directors.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Evaluate and establish best practices in repair methods
    • Provide cost analysis on repair services and manufactured components
    • Manage development and expansion projects across the Group
    • Direct 10 separate artisan departments
    • Manage relationships and services with external providers

    Qualifying Criteria:

    • Qualified Mechanical Engineer or Mechatronics Engineer
    • 5-10 years relevant working experience in a heavy industrial environment
    • At least 5 years spent in a management role in an operations environment
    • Demonstrated diagnostic skills and logical thinking

    Desirable Attributes:

    • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
    • Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurized environment
    • Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
    • Being self-motivated and results-driven
    • Being disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks
    • Being able to work both independently and in a team
    • Good time management skills
    • High work standards
    • Being organized
    • Logical and detail-oriented methodologies
    • Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
    • Conflict resolution capabilities

    Reporting Structure:

    • Reports directly to the Engineering Divisional Directors

    Working Hours:

    • Monday – Thursday: 07h30–17h00
    • Friday: 07h30–16h00
    • May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements
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