AECI Limited is a South African mining and chemicals group headquartered in Sandton and listed on the JSE Limited. It is a specialty product and services group that provides solutions to customers through science, technology, and industry knowledge, with a focus on the mining and manufacturing sectors. AECI’s strategy focuses on four key growth pillars, providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers, including agriculture, extractive industry, water treatment, and general industrial sectors.

Job Description

• To lead, plan, and manage the engineering function to ensure that all plant, equipment, and systems are designed, maintained, and operated safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• The Engineering Manager is responsible for driving technical excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, and compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and company policies.

Required outputs: functional

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & fabrication).
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Define clear objectives, priorities, and development plans for team members.
• Develop and implement the engineering strategy aligned with company goals.
• Oversee capital projects, equipment upgrades, and plant modifications.
• Manage engineering budgets (capital and operational expenditure).
• Forecast resource requirements and manage contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure effective preventive and predictive maintenance programs are in place.
• Drive equipment reliability and availability through data-driven performance monitoring.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with statutory requirements (e.g., OHSA, General Machinery Regulations, Pressure Equipment Regulations).
• Manage risk assessments, safe work procedures, and engineering controls.
• Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications in accordance with standards.
• Ensure projects meet quality, cost, safety, and schedule targets.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and operations for project execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies that enhance operational performance.
• Liaise with operations, production, SHEQ, finance, and external regulators.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other departments.
• Represent the engineering function in audits, inspections, and management meetings

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12
• N Diploma/B.Eng./B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of production & warehouse processes
• Must be able to read and interpret P&IDs/vessel drawings
• SAP Maintenance
• Strong understanding of OHSA, General Machinery Regulations, Pressure Equipment Regulations, ISO standards
• Must be proficient with Delta V