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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Industrial Engineer based in Prieska, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
Overview
This Industrial Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Prieska. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.
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.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the engineering jobs group in Prieska.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Prieska group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Working in Prieska
Working in Prieska means a place close to the Sishen mining hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Prieska 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 Prieska.
Many candidates already living within reach of Prieska cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Key Outputs
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
Candidate Profile
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.