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Looking for your next move as a Industrial Engineer in Potchefstroom? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in North West.
The Role
This Industrial Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Potchefstroom. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across North West.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Potchefstroom operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Industrial 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.
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 Potchefstroom.
Importantly, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Potchefstroom.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
Your Future Here
Beyond that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Potchefstroom have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Potchefstroom team member.
Daily Duties
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
Candidate Profile
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.