Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Engineering Foreman in Sabie, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.
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.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Sabie 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 Sabie.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Sabie teams, and the new Engineering Foreman will feel that from the first week.
Your Future Here
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.
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.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Sabie team member.
Your Workplace
Notably, 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.
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.
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.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Sabie group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
On top of that, the team mix in Sabie 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.
A Typical Day
Mornings often begin on site, walking through plant or project areas with the team and picking up where yesterday’s work ended. You move between technical reviews, contractor discussions and hands-on troubleshooting, balancing safety, cost and quality at every decision point. The afternoon might involve drawings, reports or a planning session for an upcoming shutdown. By the time you knock off, you have kept production running, advanced the project plan and helped the team go home safely.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Sabie.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Equally, the Sabie office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
Who We’re Looking For
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.