Siegfried Van Jaarsveld
George,Western Cape
Summary
Highly motivated and disciplined engineering professional with expertise in the HME (Heavy Mobile Equipment) maintenance environment. Experienced in end-to-end Work Management Processes, including work approval, planning, scheduling, resourcing, and execution. Committed to applying best practices to optimize asset performance, improve reliability, and drive operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Snr. Operational Manager - Consultant
Komatsu, KSA – Kolomela, NC
Postmasburg, Northern Cape
2025.08 - 2026.01
- Ensured safety of all employees under MHSA guidelines.
- Supported business objectives by maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Monitored adherence to contractual agreements.
- Supervised maintenance activities for all HME Komatsu equipment.
- Established teams to implement best OEM practices.
- Engaged consistently with Kumba to align with engineering and operational goals.
- Identified improvement projects for future business opportunities.
Section Manager Discipline HME Planning (2.6.1 of
Kumba Iron Ore, Kolomela
Postmasburg, Northern Cape
2022.05 - 2024.03
- · MHSA: Responsible for all persons (Permanent Employees, FTE’s and Contractors) under my control and in my area of responsibilities discharge their duties as set out in their appointments accordingly to the MHSA.
- Supported development of service strategies by ensuring alignment of company assets with operational objectives through application of engineering practices.
- Assisted maintenance teams in implementing strategies and managing their assigned tasks while establishing KPIs.
- Facilitated individual development programmes (IDPs) for employees and ensured effective management of these initiatives.
- Assisted in daily medium- and long-term maintenance activities by ensuring adherence to engineering practices.
- Supported the application of routine work management principles to maintain discipline.
- Assisted in coordinating, analysing, aligning, and presenting annual capex/opex budgets to management for approval.
- Supported management of monthly cost reporting against budget and established forecasting for the remainder of the year.
- Facilitated communication with contractors to ensure alignment with service level agreements.
- Collaborated with OEMs and contractors to maintain operational standards and achieve organisational objectives.
- Complied with company rules and regulations, managing cultural processes with stakeholders as necessary.
- Participated in individual development programmes.
Planning and Scheduling Specialist/Advisor
Kumba Iron Ore, Sishen
Kathu, Northern Cape
2015.07 - 2022.04
- · Responsible for implementation of Work Management Process in the various maintenance sections.
- · Accountable for the Planning Section for the Execution of Planning, Resourcing and Scheduling of all Maintenance Task dedicated to the Section – Planned/Unplanned work, Budgeting OPEX/CAPEX (R920 m pa), Cost, Forecast, Set up Task Plans (MOS), Task List, BOM, Critical and Strategic Spare Holding, RCM, RCA, Reco Process and Warranty Claim Process.
- · Set Up Task Plan/ PRT (Job Cards Long Text) according to the RCM and OEM LCC.
- · Set up Execution Teams according to Maintenance Strategy - Schedule Short Term and Long Term.
- · Leading set Planning/Scheduling/Resourcing Meetings Weekly - Maintenance and Operations
- (Prep./Scheduling and Final Confirmation Meeting)
- · Manage and approve the inputs and outputs of all notifications and order status created in SAP ECC6 System.
- Assisted in weekly analysis of planning KPIs: ensured planning resources were prepared for scheduling and execution.
- Conducted weekly analysis and provided feedback on work management KPIs: monitored schedule compliance, evaluated scheduling efforts, and assessed workforce utilisation against actual hours.
- Supported team leader in stabilising processes to aid maintenance and production teams in meeting objectives.
Work Management Process Team Leader - OM
Kumba Iron Ore, Sishen
2014.10 - 2015.06
- · Set Service Strategy and Maintenance Targets (KPI), Set up Work Management Process for Maintenance Teams – Work Approval, Planning, Resourcing, Scheduling, and Work Execution.
- · Set up Maintenance teams for Implementation, Execution of the W.M.P.
General Engineering Supervisor (2.9.2 OF MHSA)
Kumba Iron Ore, Sishen
Kathu, Northern Cape
2012.01 - 2014.09
- · Manage the Maintenance (Electr . /Mech.) of all General and Ultra Class Shovels. To keep all Equipment in good working order for longest cost-effective life at maximum efficiency, maximising customer satisfaction in the process.
- Adhere to all Legal Compliances (Appointed under Sec.2.9.2 of MHSA), Maintain Equipment to best engineering practices (RCM),
- Continuous Improvement projects, Work Management Process, Capital process – Opex, Cost/ Budget/Forecast process (R320m pa), Individual Development Program for employees (120 employees)
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Equipment performance feedback (Engineering and Operational), RCA.,
- Defect Elimination, Pro-Active Maintenance by manages and analyse remote health monitoring system (Conditions and Alarms).
- Manage Performance Contract KPI’s.
- Report directly to Section Engineering Manager.
Education
Qualified Electrician – Red Seal ;N6 – Electrical Engineer
Technical High School
2001.04 - /1986
Skills
- Computer Literate
- Data-driven decision-making
- Strategic Planning & Risk Management
- Project & Contract Management
- Analytic Thinking
- Staff Development & Interpersonal Skills
- Results-Driven approach
- Client satisfaction tracking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Snr. Operational Manager - Consultant
Komatsu, KSA – Kolomela, NC
2025.08 - 2026.01
Section Manager Discipline HME Planning (2.6.1 of
Kumba Iron Ore, Kolomela
2022.05 - 2024.03
Planning and Scheduling Specialist/Advisor
Kumba Iron Ore, Sishen
2015.07 - 2022.04
Work Management Process Team Leader - OM
Kumba Iron Ore, Sishen
2014.10 - 2015.06
General Engineering Supervisor (2.9.2 OF MHSA)
Kumba Iron Ore, Sishen
2012.01 - 2014.09
Technical High School
2001.04 - /1986
Qualified Electrician – Red Seal ;N6 – Electrical Engineer