Listing reference: b2gld_000254
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 26 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Mechanical Engineering
Location: Otjiwarongo
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: N/A
EE position: No
Introduction
The Engineering Technical Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive technical and systems support to the Engineering Department by coordinating engineering planning activities, maintaining technical information and documentation, and ensuring the integrity of asset data, drawings, and maintenance systems. The role supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assets through effective management of engineering standards, processes, and maintenance planning information, while providing specialist technical support across the full asset lifecycle and driving the continuous improvement of engineering systems and practices.
Job description
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage, administer, maintain, and support engineering information systems, databases, and applications, including Pragma On-Key CMMS, Wenco Fleet Management System, Navman Tracking System, TyreCop Tyre Management System, Hikvision and Vigilant Surveillance Systems, SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Develop, maintain, and distribute engineering dashboards, KPIs, management reports, reporting tools and standard templates.
- Assist with technical specifications, engineering cost estimates, supplier quotations, Bills of Materials, spare parts catalogues and documentation required for procurement and equipment modifications.
- Coordinate annual engineering budget activities and support the Engineering Manager in conducting budget reviews and monitoring budget performance.
- Develop and maintain weekly, monthly, and shutdown maintenance plans, ensuring effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Manage maintenance forecasting, budgeting, HME life cycle cost forecasts, component tracking, repairable items and warranty information.
- Produce high-quality two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD models using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent engineering software.
- Conduct technical inspections, assist engineers with technical calculations and design reviews, and compile scopes of work for the execution of fabrications.
- Manage and lead engineering audits, implement corrective actions, monitor engineering KPIs and recommend improvement initiatives.
- Manage employee performance agreements, performance reviews, work plans and progress.
Safety, Health and Environment
- Comply with the B2Gold Golden Rules, Code of Conduct and all Policies.
- Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings and conduct a monthly safety inspection of the work area based on the schedule set by Management.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6), with Engineering Draughting, or an equivalent recognised technical qualification.
- A recognised Trade Certificate or National Certificate (N4) in any of the following trades will be an advantage: Diesel Mechanic, Fitter, Boilermaker or Electrician.
- A Project Management qualification (e.g., NQF Level 5 or higher) will be an added advantage.
- AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks certification will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance planning, engineering coordination, or a related engineering support role.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering, drafting and design.
- Demonstrated experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as Pragma and/or SAP Plant Maintenance.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance projects.
- Experience with Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)/Root Cause System (RCS) methodologies will be advantageous.
- Valid Code B Driver’s License.
