Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Plant Engineer for its Newcastle operation. The role forms part of a wider engineering jobs portfolio across KwaZulu-Natal.
The Role
This Plant Engineer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Newcastle. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Newcastle team.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Newcastle teams, and the new Plant Engineer will feel that from the first week.
Based in Newcastle
Practically speaking, the role is based in Newcastle, on the Umhlanga Ridge business corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Newcastle and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
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 Newcastle.
Many candidates already living within reach of Newcastle 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.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Newcastle group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
In addition, the team mix in Newcastle 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.
Your Workplace
On top of that, 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.
Equally, 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.
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.
Key Outputs
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
Minimum Requirements
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.