Engineering Foreman

An opportunity has arisen for a Engineering Foreman in Newcastle. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.

What This Role Involves

On top of that, an experienced Engineering Foreman is needed to support operations in Newcastle. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.

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

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 Newcastle.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Engineering Foreman is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.

Meet the Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Newcastle office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.

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 mix in Newcastle reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Newcastle have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Newcastle have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

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 Newcastle team member.

The Environment

On top of that, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

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

In addition, 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.

What We Offer

Crucially, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in engineering jobs from your base in Newcastle. Many colleagues across KwaZulu-Natal have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Newcastle keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Newcastle teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.

Your Role

• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance

Essential Criteria

• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.