Head of Engineering
Level 4 of 4
Destination role
Main purpose
Responsible for providing technical leadership through driving a holistic engineering strategy that is integrated with Thungela's business plan and strategy. This strategy needs to leverage technology for business processes, from building client relationships to the design and delivery of best-in-class engineering operational performance. Needs to ensure that the Thungela's technical assets are world class, business processes and systems are technically innovative, and resources are skilled to actively drive Thungela's business plan.
What this role requires
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Education
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (NQF Level 7)
- Honours Degree in Engineering (NQF Level 8)
- Advanced Management Programme or equivalent
- Advantageous: Degree in Business Management (NQF Level 7)
- Advantageous: Master's degree in Engineering or maintenance (NQF Level 9)
Technical Skills
- In depth Engineering leadership experience
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Project management
- Exceptional knowledge of best practice maintenance processes and asset management
- Asset optimisation
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 2002, Act 28 of 2002, Mine Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996, and the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Act No 72 of 1997, Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993, Mines and Works Act 1956 and Minerals Act No 50 of 1991
Soft Skills
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Influencing, Networking and Negotiation
- Sound People Management Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Planning and Organising Skills
- Leadership Development - Executive Coaching
- Coaching and Mentoring Skills
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Project Management Skills
- Leadership Academy - GM Accelerate
Licenses & Certificates
- Medical COF
- Valid Drivers License
- Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
- GCC - Mine and Works
This is the destination role of the Control & Instrumentation (C&I) path.
Roles that lead here
Roles at level 3 on this path.
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