Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Plant Engineer in Witbank. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.
Overview
This Plant Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Witbank. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Witbank team on trust, and the Plant Engineer role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Plant Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.
Based in Witbank
Witbank continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with near the Kruger Lowveld tourism belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Witbank.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Witbank, Mpumalanga.
Growing With Us
In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Witbank have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Witbank team member.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
Who We’re Looking For
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
Notably, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.