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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Industrial Engineer based in Douglas, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Douglas operation, and this Industrial Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.
Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Douglas team on trust, and the Industrial Engineer role will feel that from week one.
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 Douglas much easier.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Industrial Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Douglas teams, and the new Industrial Engineer will feel that from the first week.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Douglas 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.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Douglas team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Douglas have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Northern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Douglas.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Douglas group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Douglas 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
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Douglas site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
On top of that, 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.
Crucially, 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.
What Your Day Looks Like
Mornings often begin on site, walking through plant or project areas with the team and picking up where yesterday’s work ended. You move between technical reviews, contractor discussions and hands-on troubleshooting, balancing safety, cost and quality at every decision point. The afternoon might involve drawings, reports or a planning session for an upcoming shutdown. By the time you knock off, you have kept production running, advanced the project plan and helped the team go home safely.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Douglas.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Equally, the Douglas office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
What We Offer
On top of that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in engineering jobs from your base in Douglas. Many colleagues across Northern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Importantly, 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 Douglas 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 Northern Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Douglas teams.
Key Outputs
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
Who We’re Looking For
- 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
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.