Job role overview

  • Date posted

    October 9, 2026

  • Closing date

    November 8, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Mpumalanga

  • Qualification

    Masters

  • Experience

    6 years

Description

Job Description

  • We are looking for an experienced Factory Engineer to ensure efficient maintenance, manage engineering projects and drive high levels of plant efficiency, maximum production and minimal downtime.
  • The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining health and safety standards and ensuring the plant meets environmental and energy requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage factory engineering projects, contractors and site work.
  • Manage factory repairs, maintenance and construction programmes to ensure optimal plant uptime.
  • Manage company assets and site-related engineering budgets.
  • Manage safety, health and environmental programmes and ensure compliance with the OHS Act and relevant legislation.
  • Manage plant, village and hostel utilities and infrastructure.
  • Drive optimal efficiency, productivity and quality of plant and processes.
  • Manage and develop maintenance teams and ensure effective performance.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO and Quality Management Systems.

Minimum Requirements

  • BEng/BSc Engineering in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years' post-graduate practical experience in the operation and maintenance of a plant with a power generation capacity greater than 3,000 kW, together with the required OSH Act examination, OR
  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) – Factories.
  • Minimum 6 years' practical experience in an industrial plant, including knowledge of boiler operations.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience leading skilled maintenance teams.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience managing a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • 3–5 years' experience with CAD or similar drawing software.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical plans and drawings.
  • 3–5 years' experience working with ERP software; SYSPRO experience will be advantageous.
  • Strong English communication skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365.
  • Basic understanding of Windows operating systems and internet navigation.
  • Strong leadership qualities

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