The Rustenburg facility, as a strategically important operation within the group, requires a suitably qualified and legally appointed engineering professional to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) of South Africa, while simultaneously driving maintenance effectiveness, newly operational reporting accuracy, and disciplined project execution. This proposal motivates for the appointment of a mid-level Mechanical Engineer who will be formally appointed as GMR 2.1, in accordance with the OHSA, to strengthen legal compliance, improve engineering governance, and support operational excellence
across the group.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide competent engineering leadership at the Rustenburg facility while supporting selected group operations through standardized maintenance reporting, project management, and technical governance. The appointment will ensure that the company meets its statutory obligations under the OHSA while improving the reliability, availability, and lifecycle management of mechanical assets.

5.1 Engineering and Legal Compliance
• Act as the appointed GMR 2.1 for the Rustenburg branch
• Ensure compliance with the OHSA, relevant regulations, and applicable engineering standards
• Review, approve, and manage mechanical modifications and changes to plant and equipment
• Support risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions related to mechanical systems

5.2 Maintenance and Operational Reporting (Pragma CMMS) for the group
• Own and manage mechanical maintenance reporting through Pragma CMMS
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of asset data, work orders, and failure reporting
• Analyse maintenance trends and KPIs to support improved reliability and cost control
• Drive discipline in planned and preventative maintenance practices

5.3 Project Management Support
• Manage and support selected mechanical and infrastructure projects across the group
• Assist with project scoping, technical evaluations, contractor coordination, and execution oversight
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Support phased refurbishment and upgrade initiatives aligned with group CAPEX strategies

5.4 CAD Drawings and Technical Documentation
• Manage, review, and control mechanical CAD drawings and technical documentation
• Ensure drawings are updated to reflect as-built conditions
• Implement proper document control and reporting of drawing status
• Support standardisation of drawings across sites where applicable

5.5 Cross-Site Support and Travel
• Travel between branches as required to support audits, projects, breakdown analysis, and standardisation initiatives
• Provide technical support and engineering guidance to site teams when needed

6. Location and Reporting Structure
• Base Location: Rustenburg Branch
• The role will primarily be based at Rustenburg, ensuring strong on-site engineering leadership
• Functional interaction with group engineering, maintenance, and operations teams will be required