Plant Manager Purpose of the Role The Plant Manager is responsible for the strategic management, availability, reliability, and cost-effective utilisation of the company’s mobile equipment fleet . The role ensures that all construction and mining equipment—including excavators, front-end loaders, drill rigs, and articulated dump trucks—are maintained, deployed, and replaced in a manner that maximises productivity while minimising operating cost and downtime . The Plant Manager will develop and execute the plant strategy , oversee maintenance and lifecycle planning, manage plant personnel, and ensure compliance with safety, OEM, and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Plant Strategy & Asset Management Fleet Availability & Maintenance Operational Support Cost Control & Budget Management Procurement & Supplier Management Systems, Data & Technology Compliance, Safety & Governance Team Leadership Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Fleet mechanical availability Equipment utilisation Maintenance cost per operating hour Downtime reduction Fleet lifecycle cost optimisation Compliance with safety and statutory requirements On-time equipment availability for operations Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in: Mechanical Engineering                                                                    Or: Qualified Artisan (Heavy Duty Earthmoving Equipment) combined with: Post Qualifying Technical/Management Qualifications (Non Negotiable) Experience Requirements 10–15 years experience in heavy mobile equipment or mining/construction plant management.Proven experience managing fleets including: Excavators Loaders Drill rigs Articulated dump trucks Experience in maintenance strategy, reliability engineering, and fleet optimisation . Experience managing large maintenance teams and budgets . Key Competencies Strategic asset management Mechanical and equipment expertise Financial and cost control skills Leadership and people management Analytical and data-driven decision making Negotiation and supplier management Strong operational understanding of mining or construction environments Key Interfaces Operations / Site Management Finance Department Procurement Health & Safety OEM Suppliers External Maintenance Providers Additional Desirable Skills Experience with fleet management systems . Knowledge of equipment component rebuild programs . Experience implementing reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) strategies