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Applications are warmly invited for a Industrial Engineer role based in Ballito. We welcome candidates from every background across KwaZulu-Natal who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
An experienced Industrial Engineer is needed to support operations in Ballito. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ballito also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Ballito much easier.
Working in Ballito
Working in Ballito means a place within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Ballito office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Ballito.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ballito cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Ballito colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ballito teams.
On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Ballito keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.
Your Team
Equally, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Ballito group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Crucially, the team mix in Ballito reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Your Workplace
Importantly, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Ballito site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Beyond that, 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.
Daily Duties
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
Who We’re Looking For
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.