Work-Force
Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Production Engineer in Parys, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
What This Role Involves
The Production Engineer vacancy forms part of how the Parys branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the engineering jobs side of the business moving forward.
On top of that, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Production Engineer taking on this position.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Production Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State 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 Parys teams, and the new Production Engineer will feel that from the first week.
The Environment
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.
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.
Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Parys site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Beyond that, the Parys 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.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Parys.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Parys colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Notably, 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.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Parys have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Parys team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Parys have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
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
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Parys.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Parys.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
Who We’re Looking For
- 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
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.