Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Engineering Foreman or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Sabie. The team hires on merit and across communities in Mpumalanga.
About This Position
An experienced Engineering Foreman is needed to support operations in Sabie. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Mpumalanga make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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.
About Sabie
Sabie continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with on the Nelspruit gateway to Mozambique. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Many candidates already living within reach of Sabie cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
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 Sabie.
Your Workplace
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 Sabie site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Sabie offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Mpumalanga.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Sabie have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Core Functions
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.