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Whether you are an experienced Plant Engineer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Harrismith. The team hires on merit and across communities in Free State.
About the Opportunity
This Plant Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Harrismith. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Free State.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Harrismith teams, and the new Plant Engineer will feel that from the first week.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Plant Engineer to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Working in Harrismith
The role is based in Harrismith, near the Sasolburg industrial complex. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Harrismith and the broader Free State region.
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 Harrismith.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Harrismith, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Harrismith cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Crucially, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Free State, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Harrismith.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
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.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, 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.
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.
Beyond that, 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 Harrismith site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
What We Offer
Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this engineering jobs role in Harrismith; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.
On top of 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.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Harrismith 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.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Harrismith will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
Minimum Requirements
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
Importantly, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.