With over two decades of experience in mechanical engineering within the mining and smelter industries—most recently as an Engineering Foreman/ Project leader at Assmang Cato Ridge Works—I bring a proven record in delivering large-scale capital projects, maintaining critical mechanical infrastructure, and leading cross-functional teams to meet and exceed operational objectives.

Throughout my 15-year tenure as Engineering Foreman, I managed extensive plant maintenance programs, including submerged arc furnaces, gas scrubbers, Crushing and Screening plants, Auxiliaries and TMM fleets.

I successfully led multidisciplinary teams of artisans and technicians, ensuring high availability of mechanical systems, rigorous safety compliance, and operational efficiency. My ability to coordinate shutdowns, supervise contractor teams, and control multi-million-rand budgets aligns well with the responsibilities highlighted in your vacancy.

Notably, I have spearheaded several successful mechanical upgrade and infrastructure projects—such as the Tippler system optimization and furnace rebuilds—demonstrating my capability in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and project execution.

I hold an NQF Level 8 Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management, PMP certification, and have been recognized for excellence in engineering leadership.

I am particularly drawn to focus on innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. With my deep technical knowledge, safety-first mindset, and ability to thrive in remote and high-pressure environments, I am confident in my ability to contribute meaningfully to your project pipeline.

Company classification: Produce Commodities (mined, natural resources or grown, e.g. chemicals, gold, agriculture, energy (i.e. Eskom Generation)) Industry in: Engineering - Mining Mineral Processing | Extractive Metallurgy - Extracting and Processing Minerals from Nature Highest formal qualification and other: Trade Test Post graduate Discipline: Fitting and Turning Years of experience range: d. 6 to 10 years (e. More than 10 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 951 000 - 1.1 mil, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: English Gender: Male Ethnicity: Indian Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions nationally (in my country).

Description of self: I would describe myself as a dedicated engineering and maintenance leader whose skills, purpose, and passions are strongly aligned with building reliable, safe, and sustainable operations.

My core strengths lie in maintenance leadership, asset reliability, and project execution. With over three decades of experience in heavy industry and mining, I bring a strong technical foundation as a trade-tested Fitter & Turner, combined with structured management and project management capability. I am skilled in preventive and predictive maintenance, shutdown execution, JDE/CMMS systems, cost control, and contractor management, and I have a proven ability to translate technical challenges into practical, results-driven solutions.

My greater purpose is to create stable, efficient, and safe working environments where people can perform at their best and assets are maintained to support long-term production goals. I am passionate about developing teams, transferring skills, and leading by example, while upholding high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Ultimately, I see myself as a leader who adds value by improving reliability, reducing risk, optimizing costs, and supporting organizational sustainability, while remaining grounded, accountable, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Contribution Compass Profile: Custodian

Activating: 20.63 Inspiring: 24.48 Sustaining: 32.87 Refining: 22.03

The Custodian is one of the eight natural energy profiles identified by the online profiling tool Contribution Compass that Enshrine Placements have incorporated into their recruitment process to help improve employee engagement. Putting the right profiles together means deliberately structuring your team to function at its optimum.
In this video we address some questions to demonstrate how a Custodian can leverage the most value for your team.

Online Interview Questionnaire

Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
Effective preventive, predictive, and shutdown maintenance planning aligned with production requirements to minimize downtime and optimize equipment availability.

Skilled Workforce and Team Leadership
Competent artisans and supervisors, supported through clear leadership, task allocation, training, and performance management to ensure safe and quality execution of work.

Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance
Strict adherence to the OHS Act, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001, supported by risk assessments, permits, safe work procedures, and strong safety culture.

Asset Reliability and Condition Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring of critical plant and mobile equipment to identify failures early, conduct root cause analysis, and extend asset life.

Spare Parts and Inventory Control
Availability of critical spares through effective inventory management, procurement (RFQs), and OEM coordination to prevent maintenance delays.

Systems and Controls (SAP / CMMS)
Accurate job card management, work order control, maintenance history tracking, and performance reporting using SAP/CMMS.

Contractor and Stakeholder Management
Effective coordination of contractors, OEMs, and operations teams to ensure quality, cost control, and adherence to schedules.

Budget and Cost Control
Responsible management of maintenance budgets, cost optimisation initiatives, and capital project delivery within approved financial limits.

Shutdown and Project Execution
Structured planning and execution of shutdowns and engineering projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within scope.

Communication and Coordination
Clear communication between maintenance, operations, engineering, and management to ensure alignment and timely decision-making.

Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:

I would describe myself as a dedicated engineering and maintenance leader whose skills, purpose, and passions are strongly aligned with building reliable, safe, and sustainable operations.

My core strengths lie in maintenance leadership, asset reliability, and project execution. With over three decades of experience in heavy industry and mining, I bring a strong technical foundation as a trade-tested Fitter & Turner, combined with structured management and project management capability. I am skilled in preventive and predictive maintenance, shutdown execution, JDE/CMMS systems, cost control, and contractor management, and I have a proven ability to translate technical challenges into practical, results-driven solutions.

My greater purpose is to create stable, efficient, and safe working environments where people can perform at their best and assets are maintained to support long-term production goals. I am passionate about developing teams, transferring skills, and leading by example, while upholding high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Ultimately, I see myself as a leader who adds value by improving reliability, reducing risk, optimizing costs, and supporting organizational sustainability, while remaining grounded, accountable, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Ideal business title:

Project Manager
Project Leader
Maintenance Specialist

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

Asset Reliability and Maintenance Management
Accountable for the reliability, availability, and life-cycle management of plant, mobile, and utility equipment through effective preventive, predictive, breakdown, and shutdown maintenance strategies.

Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance
Full accountability for ensuring compliance with the OHS Act, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001, while driving a strong safety culture through risk assessments, safe work procedures, and continuous improvement.

Maintenance Planning and Execution
Oversight of maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution aligned with production requirements to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.

Leadership and People Development
Leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary teams of artisans, supervisors, and contractors to ensure competence, accountability, and high performance.

Project and Shutdown Management
Accountability for planning and executing shutdowns and capital projects safely, on time, within scope, and within budget.

Budget, Cost, and Resource Control
Responsible for maintenance budgets, cost optimisation initiatives, procurement (RFQs), and effective utilisation of labour, contractors, and materials.

Contractor and Stakeholder Management
Managing contractors, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to ensure quality workmanship, compliance, and alignment with operational objectives.

Systems, Reporting, and Governance
Ensuring effective use of SAP/CMMS, accurate job card management, maintenance history tracking, and performance reporting to support data-driven decisions.

Continuous Improvement and Risk Management
Driving continuous improvement initiatives, conducting root cause analyses, managing risks, and implementing corrective actions to enhance performance and reduce failures.

Operational Alignment and Communication
Ensuring close collaboration between engineering, operations, and management to support production targets and long-term business sustainability

Skill area of competence:

Engineering & Maintenance Leadership
Leading multidisciplinary maintenance teams and contractors in heavy industrial and mining environments, with strong focus on safety, performance, and accountability.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Designing and implementing structured maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability, extend asset life, and reduce unplanned downtime.

Shutdown Planning & Execution
Planning and managing complex shutdowns and major maintenance activities to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Project Management
Managing engineering and capital projects from planning to commissioning, supported by PMP certification and proven delivery of cost savings and schedule improvements.

Asset Reliability & Root Cause Analysis
Identifying recurring failures, conducting RCA, and implementing corrective actions to improve plant availability and performance.

Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance
Ensuring full compliance with the OHS Act and ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001, while fostering a strong safety and risk-aware culture.

Career summary:

23 Years Smelter
6 Years Yellow fleet mining equipment
10 Years Machine shop Manufacturing

What do you absolutely love doing:

Spending time with Family
Playing a round of golf with my Son's

Ideal company (culture and values):

I would like to work for a company that places a strong emphasis on safety, integrity, and operational excellence, where the wellbeing of employees and compliance with regulations are non-negotiable. A safety-driven culture that promotes accountability, risk awareness, and continuous improvement is essential.

The ideal organization would value professionalism, teamwork, and mutual respect, encouraging open communication and collaboration across engineering, operations, and management. I am motivated by companies that invest in people development, skills transfer, and leadership growth, and that recognize performance and initiative.

I am also drawn to organizations that focus on asset reliability, cost discipline, and sustainable operations, using structured systems, data, and technology to support informed decision-making. Ethical conduct, environmental responsibility, and alignment with ISO and governance standards are important values for me.

Overall, I would like to work for a company with a results-driven yet people-centered culture, where strong leadership, continuous improvement, and long-term sustainability are actively promoted.

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