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Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Industrial Engineer in Mossel Bay, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
The Industrial Engineer vacancy forms part of how the Mossel Bay branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the engineering jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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 Mossel Bay.
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 Mossel Bay teams, and the new Industrial Engineer will feel that from the first week.
Based in Mossel Bay
Importantly, the role is based in Mossel Bay, with views toward Table Mountain. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Mossel Bay and the broader Western Cape region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mossel Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western 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 Mossel Bay.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Mossel Bay 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 Western Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mossel Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mossel Bay team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Equally, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
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 Mossel Bay.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mossel Bay colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
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 Western Cape.
On top of that, 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 Mossel Bay keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mossel Bay teams.
Where You’ll Work
Crucially, 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 Western Cape. 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 Mossel Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
Candidate Profile
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- 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.