Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Plant Engineer in Queenstown, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
The Plant Engineer vacancy forms part of how the Queenstown branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the engineering jobs side of the business moving forward.
In addition, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Queenstown operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Queenstown also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Meet the Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Queenstown office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Queenstown will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Diversity and Inclusion
In addition, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
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 Queenstown.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Queenstown colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Your Role
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
Minimum Requirements
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.