Trackless Mobile Machinery Engineer
Listing reference: kalam_000150
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 9 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Mining
Location: Hotazel
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Kalagadi
Introduction
Kalagadi Manganese is a female owned Mining Company in Southern Africa and is one of the world’s leading Manganese producers.
Kalagadi Manganese Mine is situated in the town of Hotazel 70km from Kuruman, Northern Cape Province.
JOB TITLE: TRACKLESS MOBILE MACHINERY ENGINEER
OPERATION: SHAFT ENGINEERING
Job description
PURPOSE AND ROLE IN THE BUSINESS
Manage and co-ordinate the maintenance of the trackless mobile machinery and all relevant Engineering functions by the major mining contractor to ensure optimum availability at the lowest cost according to operational requirements, organisational objectives, the Mining Contract and sound engineering practice. The incumbent will be appointed as a 2.13.3.1/2.13.1 MHSA legal appointee.
Manage and co-ordinate the maintenance of the trackless mobile machinery and all relevant Engineering functions by the major mining contractor to ensure optimum availability at the lowest cost according to operational requirements, organisational objectives, the Mining Contract and sound engineering practice. The incumbent will be appointed as a 2.13.3.1/2.13.1 MHSA legal appointee.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Management of the TMM underground fleet.
- Ensure equipment availability
- Ensure maintenance work is executed according to engineering standards and schedules.
- Provide technical support to artisans, supervisors, and planners.
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies for TMM fleets (LHDs, dump trucks, utility vehicles, drills, graders, etc.).
- Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance schedules.
- Monitor equipment performance, analyse breakdown trends and implement root cause corrective actions
- Analyse equipment performance and drive reliability improvements
- Ensure all TMM equipment complies with Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and company standards
- Risk Management of contracts
- Quality control of products/equipment supplied to sites
- Setting standards and project planning
- Provide technical expertise to production teams
- Motivating, coaching, and developing subordinates
- Optimise fleet utilization and fuel efficiency
- Support commissioning of new equipment and technology upgrades
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
- BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- DMR Government Certificate of Competency to practice as an engineer (GCC) (mechanical or electrical)
- Registered or registrable with ECSA (Professional Engineer / Technologist – advantageous)
- Management Development Programme required or equivalent – advantageous
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ post GCC experience in an underground mine with TMM
- Extensive understanding of hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and electrical systems
Behavioural Competencies
- Embodying conduct and approach that is rooted in the afro-centric value system of Ubuntu, that seeks to promote Kalagadi’s core values that are DIRECT, deliberate and outcomes oriented:
- Dignity
- Integrity
- Respect
- Ethics
- Collaboration
- Transparency
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
- Excellent organization skills, written communication skills
- Strong leadership and management ability
- Ability to work in a multinational / multicultural environment