Engineering Foreman

Whether you are a seasoned Engineering Foreman or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in King William’s Town. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.

What This Role Involves

The Engineering Foreman vacancy forms part of how the King William’s Town branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the engineering jobs side of the business moving forward.

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

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 King William’s Town

King William’s Town continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with in the growing Buffalo City Metro. 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 King William’s Town cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape 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 King William’s Town.

About the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the King William’s Town office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape 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.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in King William’s Town.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.

Your Role

• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals

Who We’re Looking For

• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.