PURPOSE OF ROLE

• To lead, manage, continuously improve and be responsible for the engineering function, ensuring the quality, quantity and milestone outputs meet all requirements as set by the project and industry best practices.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Design and develop engineering strategy and policies aligned with the divisions functional strategy
• Set up and maintain engineering policies, best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and change management processes
• Manage the engineering department budget – planning, forecasting and reporting
• Ensure technical quality and timely delivery of engineering work
• Resource and manpower planning, utilization monitoring and reporting
• Performance management of the engineering department
• Coordinate work within the design department as per SOPs and project execution plans
• Provide regular feedback on engineering status and progress
• Ensure compliance with the Lesedi Quality Management System
• Implement and monitor functional strategy plans and initiatives
• Develop and execute engineer-in-training (EIT) programs
• Implement mentorship programs and ensure personal development plans
• Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng. or B.Sc.)
• Registered Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Masters degree and/or postgraduate diploma in project management, leadership and/or management (advantageous)

EXPERIENCE

• 20+ years experience in engineering and project execution environment
• 15+ years experience in engineering design, with at least 10 years ideally in the nuclear and/or power generation industry
• At least 5 years senior management experience, including leading and managing a multi-disciplinary engineering team

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Sound business and commercial knowledge
• Understanding of engineering principles relevant to nuclear & power generation
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering deliverables across the project life cycle
• Familiarity with project management methodologies
• Understanding of financial management and cost control
• Proficiency in regulatory and industry norms & standards
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives

Behaviours:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High emotional intelligence and stress tolerance
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to multitask
• Decisive and capable of making difficult decisions
• Critical and systems thinking
• Self-driven and proactive
• Logical and practical approach to problem-solving

Skills:

• Ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor team members
• Expertise in resolving conflicts and driving team performance
• Proficiency in contract management and scope control
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Capability to develop and execute project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Skill in identifying and mitigating engineering-related risks
• Ability to translate technical details for non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in developing and implementing functional strategy plans