Job Details

POSITION
Specialist-Improvement & Reliability
Internal and External

LOCATION
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province

SALARY
Market related

SUMMARY
Manganese Metal Company (“MMC”), based in Mbombela (Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province), is the world’s largest producer of 99.9% electrolytic manganese metal (“EMM”). The company has been in operation since 1974, has a unique global marketing network and is a niche market supplier of EMM to an established international customer base.

We supply more than 120 customers in over 20 countries and our systems, equipment, safe operating philosophy and excellent business practices provide our customers with peace of mind, first-class quality and reliable supply. Our products are used in the top-end of the market, in the aluminium, steel, non-ferrous alloys, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, chemicals and welding consumable industries.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The main purpose of this position is to supply a support service to the engineering team in terms of improving availability, identifying root causes of failures and implementing counter measures to prevent failures and thereby increase / sustain plant throughput.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING THE JOB
In this position, the job incumbent will be part of the engineering team at MMC and play an important role in working closely with various engineering teams and other departments to achieve the desired equipment uptime and efficiency by making use of data analysis and other techniques (CMMS, RCM and RCA) to determine the best solution and to implement corrective strategies and actions. This position is a great opportunity for the incumbent to display their skills in reliability engineering. The job requires a self-starter, an energetic individual and a doer.
MMC operates on a 24hr/365day basis. Success in this role happens through effective utilisation of staff and equipment in the working environment. Work planning and risk assessments will form part of your daily routine.
MMC offers a fast paced and dynamic working environment, where the person will have an opportunity to support MMC in keeping up with the industry standards and play a vital role in influencing the changes required to be on par with the industry standards. The Individual will most importantly enjoy the satisfaction of being part of the world’s only team that delivers the MMC brand of Electrolytic Manganese Metal (EMM) to our niche customers all over the world, directly from the lovely Mbombela, in Mpumalanga.

JOB OBJECTIVES

• Investigating failures. Perform Root Cause Analysis to minimise downtime, prevent re-occurrences and to ensure a zero-harm environment.
• Identify, initiate and execute plant modifications
• Record and report back on maintenance (Tribology and vibration analysis) related statistics
• Provide major shutdown assistance to the plant
• Keep abreast with the latest technology and changes in the engineering field
• Implement and maintain the fuel, lubricant, air and lubricant quality management plant wide.
• Adherence and Compliance to all HSEQ legislation, policy & procedures; at all times
• Leading Successful high performing teams.
• Adhere to section cost control measures, leading to improved efficiencies

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical (Heavy Current), or Industrial Engineering
• Computer literacy
• Code 8 Drivers License
• 4 years working experience in a mechanical or electrical engineering field in a heavy industrial environment.
• At least 1 year in a reliability role

COMPETENCIES

• Planning & organising
• Deciding & initiating action
• Working with people
• Applying expertise & technology
• Analysing
• Learning & researching
• Delivering results & meeting customer expectations
• Persuading & influencing
• Writing & reporting

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office and plant based.
• Limited national travel required.
• Standby duties

IMPORTANT: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee progression. Candidates who are shortlisted may be invited to complete a questionnaire as part of the selection process.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV, indicating Experience with supporting documents to show proof of the qualifications and requirements Berlyne.rasool@adcorpgroup.com

Communication will be limited strictly to shortlisted candidates; if you do not receive any correspondence from us within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The selection process will include psychometric assessments and a medical fitness assessment.

The Company also reserves the right not to appoint.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the selection process. Please note that MMC is a drug and alcohol-free company.

Closing date for applications: 20 August 2026.