Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Production Engineer for its Zeerust operation. The role forms part of a wider engineering jobs portfolio across North West.
What This Role Involves
Practically speaking, the Production Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across North West. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Zeerust and across the engineering jobs space.
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 Zeerust.
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 Zeerust teams, and the new Production Engineer will feel that from the first week.
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 Zeerust site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, 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.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.
Why This Role
In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this engineering jobs role in Zeerust; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for North West.
Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Based in Zeerust
Working in Zeerust means a place close to the Mahikeng administrative hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Zeerust 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 Zeerust.
Many candidates already living within reach of Zeerust cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Zeerust, North West.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Zeerust.
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.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
On top of that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Zeerust.
Key Outputs
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
Candidate Profile
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.