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Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Engineering Foreman in George, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
What This Role Involves
The Engineering Foreman vacancy forms part of how the George branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the engineering jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Engineering Foreman 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.
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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
About the Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the George office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.
Crucially, the team mix in George reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Where You’ll Work
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the George site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Crucially, 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.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in George 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 George team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in George have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
About George
Importantly, the role is based in George, near the V&A Waterfront precinct. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across George and the broader Western Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of George cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in George, Western Cape.
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 George.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Notably, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in George.
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.
Your Role
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
Candidate Profile
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
On top of that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.