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Whether you are a seasoned Production Engineer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in De Aar. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
The Role
The Production Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in De Aar and across the engineering jobs space.
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.
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 De Aar teams, and the new Production Engineer will feel that from the first week.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in De Aar also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in De Aar 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 Northern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in De Aar have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every De Aar team member.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Northern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in De Aar.
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.
About De Aar
De Aar continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with along the N14 trade route. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 De Aar.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in De Aar, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of De Aar cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Where You’ll Work
Notably, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the De Aar site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Equally, 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.
Your Role
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
Who We’re Looking For
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.