Industrial Engineer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Industrial Engineer based in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.

What This Role Involves

This Industrial Engineer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Kempton Park. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Kempton Park team on trust, and the Industrial Engineer role will feel that from week one.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kempton Park also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 Kempton Park.

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 Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.

Career Growth

Career progression for this engineering jobs role in Kempton Park depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Gauteng.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kempton Park have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kempton Park team member.

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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Kempton Park site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Beyond that, 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 Gauteng.

Diversity and Inclusion

Beyond that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Gauteng, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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.

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kempton Park.

Working in Kempton Park

Working in Kempton Park means a place in the heart of the Rosebank business precinct, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Kempton Park 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 Kempton Park.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kempton Park cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.

Meet the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kempton Park office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.

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.

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Kempton Park will be explained during the hiring process.

What We Offer

Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this engineering jobs role in Kempton Park; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

Notably, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Your Role

• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors

What You’ll Need

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice

In addition, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.