Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Industrial Engineer in Secunda. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Secunda operation, and this Industrial Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.
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 Secunda 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 Secunda teams, and the new Industrial Engineer will feel that from the first week.
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 Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.
Where You’ll Work
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 Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Practically speaking, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Secunda site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Secunda 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 Mpumalanga.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Secunda have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
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 Secunda team member.
About Secunda
Secunda 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Secunda cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Secunda, Mpumalanga.
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 Secunda.
Day in the Life
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.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Practically speaking, the Secunda 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Secunda.
Core Functions
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- 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
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
Essential Criteria
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
Importantly, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.