Industrial Engineer

The organisation is recruiting a Industrial Engineer for its Roodepoort operation. The role forms part of a wider engineering jobs portfolio across Gauteng.

Overview

On top of that, the Industrial Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Gauteng. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Roodepoort and across the engineering jobs space.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Gauteng make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the engineering jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Roodepoort much easier.

On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Roodepoort also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Day in the Life

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.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

Notably, the Roodepoort 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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Roodepoort.

Equal Opportunity

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 Roodepoort.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Roodepoort.

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

The Environment

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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Notably, 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 Roodepoort site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Roodepoort 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 Gauteng.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Roodepoort have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Roodepoort team member.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Roodepoort contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in Gauteng.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Gauteng.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Roodepoort teams.

Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Roodepoort keep progressing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment

Essential Criteria

• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.