Production Engineer

Looking for your next move as a Production Engineer in Phalaborwa? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Limpopo.

What This Role Involves

An experienced Production Engineer is needed to support operations in Phalaborwa. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Limpopo.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Limpopo 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 Phalaborwa much easier.

What We Offer

The company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in engineering jobs from your base in Phalaborwa. Many colleagues across Limpopo have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

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 Limpopo.

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

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Phalaborwa have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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

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

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.

In addition, 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.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off

What You’ll Need

• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.