Industrial Engineer

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

The Role

An experienced Industrial Engineer is needed to support operations in Phuthaditjhaba. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Free State.

Practically speaking, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Industrial Engineer taking on this position.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Industrial Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

Meet the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Phuthaditjhaba office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.

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

Crucially, the team mix in Phuthaditjhaba reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Phuthaditjhaba 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 Free State.

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

Working in Phuthaditjhaba

Working in Phuthaditjhaba means a place along the N1 central corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Phuthaditjhaba office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.

Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off

Essential Criteria

• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.