Work-Force
Bring your skills as a Engineering Foreman to Grahamstown and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.
About This Position
An experienced Engineering Foreman is needed to support operations in Grahamstown. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Grahamstown team.
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 Grahamstown.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Grahamstown have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
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 Grahamstown team member.
Our Commitment to Transformation
The organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Grahamstown.
Key Outputs
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
What You’ll Need
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.