Hire Resolve’s client in food manufacturing industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Engineering Manager to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal. Responsibilities Legal appointment in terms of GMR 2(1) of the OHS Act (Act 85 of 1993) and accept the associated statutory accountability for plant maintenance and safety standards Plan and control the daily activities of the various engineering disciplines within the Engineering Department & ensure that work performed exceeds acceptable standards Ensure optimum plant availability by implementing effective and timeous Breakdown and Preventative Maintenance strategies based on the Pragma Maintenance System Control a large Engineering Stores and ensure optimum stock holding, efficient inventory control and effective procurement of maintenance & repair materials Compile and manage annual maintenance budgets Plan, cost, motivate, execute and control capital expenditure projects Requirements Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) is essential Held a prior legal appointment in terms of GMR 2(1) or 2(7) Project management experience is essential Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the animal feed industry Be experienced in Hazardous Area Classification and equipment specification Have advanced PLC fault finding skills and the ability to write and interpret code Have a good understanding of Quality Systems and Risk Management The incumbent will be a team player with strong leadership abilities, well-developed human relations and assertiveness as well as personal and professional integrity and a high degree of self‑motivation Benefits Salary: R900 000/yr – R1.2 Mil/yr, salary negotiable Training & Development Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable) Salary: negotiable Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience Contact Hire Resolve for your next career‑changing move. Apply for this role today, contact Brittney Basson at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn You can also visit the Hire Resolve website hireresolve.us or email us your CV We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise. #J-18808-Ljbffr