Work-Force
Bring your skills as a Production Engineer to Brits and join a team that moves fast. This North West role is one to watch.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Brits operation, and this Production Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider North West business.
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 Brits team.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Brits also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Brits office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Brits contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in North West.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Brits teams.
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 North West.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across North West, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Brits.
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.
Key Outputs
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
Minimum Requirements
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.