Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Plant Engineer for its Postmasburg operation. The role forms part of a wider engineering jobs portfolio across Northern Cape.
About This Position
An experienced Plant Engineer is needed to support operations in Postmasburg. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Northern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the engineering jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Postmasburg much easier.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Postmasburg offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Northern Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Postmasburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Postmasburg team member.
The Environment
Notably, 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 Northern Cape. 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 Postmasburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Daily Duties
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
Candidate Profile
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.