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Applications are warmly invited for a Engineering Foreman role based in Benoni. We welcome candidates from every background across Gauteng who are ready to grow with us.
About the Opportunity
This Engineering Foreman role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Benoni. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Gauteng.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Benoni team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the engineering jobs group in Benoni.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Benoni also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, the environment combines office-based design and planning with site-based execution. Safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team works.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Benoni site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Working in Benoni
Beyond that, the role is based in Benoni, close to OR Tambo International Airport. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Benoni and the broader Gauteng region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Benoni cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Benoni.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Benoni, Gauteng.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Benoni.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Benoni.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Benoni group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Notably, the team mix in Benoni reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
Who We’re Looking For
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.