What Jobs are available for Manufacturing Engineers in South Africa?

Background

Greenplan is an engineering firm active in the built environment. Our core expertise is in building energy and air flow modelling and related areas such as thermal comfort, air-conditioning loads, municipal compliance and wind pattern prediction.

Position

We are looking to fill a niche position in our Somerset West-based company. As a small, cohesive team, we need a production engineer to perform a customised combination of duties. These would include energy model creation in DesignBuilder and related postprocessing and report writing, as well as interaction with the client and project team. The person would be willing to learn new skills and undertake site visits. The position also requires provision of DesignBuilder technical support and sales assistance to clients. The work is largely computer based. The position is in-person at our Somerset West office.

Hours

Full time, 5 days per week.

Skills

Good written and spoken English and sufficient Afrikaans for basic communication via telephone/email

Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows environment

Willingness to learn additional skills

Good initiative within a defined framework

Able to follow a defined process with attention to detail

Driver's licence (with access to a means of transport for site visits)

Desirable

Previous experience

CAD knowledge (geometry modelling)

Salary

Starting salary between R gross cost to company per month. No medical aid or pension benefits.

Please contact us at and send your CV and character references.

Our client, a leading automotive manufacturer, is seeking a
Production Engineer
to drive process efficiency, quality, and cost improvement within their engineering team. The successful candidate will focus on implementing and optimising production systems, supporting new product introductions, and leading continuous improvement projects.

Requirements:

• BTech/Degree in Industrial, Production, or Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years' experience in automotive process engineering (metal stamping)
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimise production processes to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Develop and maintain production documentation and SOPs
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
• Support new product and equipment introduction projects
• Analyse performance data and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineering Specialist to lead and optimize production operations across Logistics, Assembly, or Painted-Body processes. The successful candidate will manage production teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met in alignment with the organization's strategy.

This role requires the successful incumbent to work in a rotating shift pattern (early, late and night shifts).

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop production teams to achieve volume, quality, and cost targets while continuously improving production processes.
• Manage problem-solving efforts to eradicate recurring defects and improve process stability.
• Direct supervision of Process Leaders; coach, develop, and motivate frontline leadersLead cross-functional teams on complex issues and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safe and economical use of materials, chemicals, and consumables; oversee material checks and stock levels with appropriate stores.
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize packaging, waste reduction, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Coordinate and control shift activities, including shift balancing, handovers, and clear communication of targets to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to ISO quality standards and support ISO 9001 implementation where relevant.
• Maintain housekeeping and a safe working environment; address safety, health, and environmental issues in collaboration with SHE stakeholders.
• Foster effective internal and external collaboration with departments such as Purchasing, Quality, Product, and Project teams, as well as suppliers and contractors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., kaizen, problem-solving methodologies) and stay informed about advances in relevant technologies.

Scope of responsibility:

• Leads production teams during shifts to meet volume targets while ensuring reliability, quality, and on-time delivery to internal and external customers.
• Financial: Manage departmental budget related to production costs, including scrap, consumables, maintenance, and overtime; monitor cost per unit and drive improvements.
• Others: Lead ad-hoc projects for continuous improvement with defined scope and variance targets.

Qualifications and experience:

• Education: Engineering degree or equivalent (e.g., BTech, BEng, or BSc in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Production).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in automotive or equivalent manufacturing environments; minimum 5 years in leadership/management roles; experience with technology-specific processes is advantageous.

Skills:

• Strong presentation and communication skills (English or local business language).
• Proficiency in problem-solving, data analysis, and process improvement methodologies.
• People management and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers.

What we offer:

• A dynamic leadership role in a manufacturing environment with exposure to cross-functional projects.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A collaborative, safety-conscious work culture.

About you:

• You are a proactive leader who can drive teams to meet targets while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• You excel at problem solving, process optimization, and stakeholder communication.
• You are committed to continuous improvement and staying current with industry best practices.
• You are committed and willing to work in a rotating shift pattern. (early / late & night)

Job Title: Production Engineer

Purpose of the Role

The Production Engineer is responsible for optimizing and overseeing the manufacturing processes within the door and furniture production plant. The role ensures efficient use of machinery, materials, and manpower to deliver high-quality products, while driving process improvements, reducing waste, and maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan Coordinate and monitor daily production activities across door and furniture lines.

• Improve and standardize woodworking and assembly processes to maximize efficiency.

• Develop and maintain machine setups for cutting, edging, drilling, pressing, and finishing operations.

• Troubleshoot production issues related to CNC machines, woodworking equipment, and assembly lines.

• Collaborate with the design team to ensure new door/furniture designs are production-ready and cost-effective.

• Implement lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste in timber, board, hardware, and finishes.

• Ensure strict quality control in surface finishing (lacquer, veneer, paint) and assembly processes.

• Support maintenance teams in ensuring machines (CNC, edge-banders, presses, saws) operate at peak efficiency.

• Train production staff on technical procedures, equipment usage, and safety standards.

• Monitor material usage, reject rates, and implement corrective actions to improve yield.

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations within the plant.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of woodworking machinery, CNC equipment and assembly processes.

• Experience in lean manufacturing and process optimization within furniture/wood products.

• Understanding of finishing techniques (spraying, lacquering, veneering, laminating).

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and translate them into production processes.

• Knowledge of quality control systems in manufacturing.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and process improvement skills.

• Competence in ERP/MRP systems for production scheduling and material control.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or equivalent) 3-5 years' experience. Hands-on experience with CNC machinery, woodworking processes, and assembly lines, advantageous but not necessary. Knowledge of raw materials and their applications. ISO quality standards and health & safety regulations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production efficiency and output vs. target.

• Material yield (waste reduction on timber, board, and finishes).

• Machine downtime reduction.

• Quality reject rate (doors/furniture passing QC first time).

• On-time delivery performance.

• Cost savings from process improvements.

• Safety compliance and incident reduction.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Job Title: Production Engineering Intern

Location: Anderbolt Factory

Category: Supply Chain

Closing Date: 19 September 2025

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate looking to gain real-world experience? Unilever is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship at its Anderbolt Factory in Boksburg, Gauteng. This 12-month internship provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills, work on engineering projects, and gain exposure to industry-leading manufacturing processes.

If you have a degree or national diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and you're eager to kickstart your career, this Production Engineering Internship is perfect for you.

Why Choose a Production Engineering Internship at Unilever?

Unilever is a global leader in consumer goods, manufacturing popular brands such as Omo, Sunlight, Knorr, and Dove. This Mechanical Engineering Internship offers exposure to a fast-paced industrial environment, allowing interns to work with state-of-the-art equipment, automation systems, and mechanical processes.

By joining Unilever, interns will:

• Work alongside industry professionals and gain valuable mentorship.
• Get hands-on experience with engineering projects that impact real production lines.
• Enhance their problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills.
• Develop expertise in maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Learn how to use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for engineering documentation.

This Production Engineering Internship is your chance to turn your classroom knowledge into practical skills.

Internship Responsibilities

During this Production Engineering Internship, you will:

• Assist with equipment maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Work on engineering projects to improve efficiency in the manufacturing process.
• Use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to analyze data and present reports.
• Collaborate with various teams to optimize mechanical systems.
• Learn about safety protocols, machine operations, and quality control.
• Gain insight into the latest mechanical engineering technologies used in the industry.

This Production Engineering Internship will provide a strong foundation for your future career in mechanical engineering.

Who Can Apply for the Production Engineering Internship?

To qualify for this Mechanical Engineering Internship, you must:

• Have a Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Have strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
• Be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and hardworking individual.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, PLEASE USE OPTION BELOW.

Submit your CV along with Proof of qualification certificates attached to your CV.

NO statement of results will be accepted.

Please Note:

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application. If you don't hear from us within 14 days from the date that you applied, please regard your application as disqualified. If you do not attach the supporting documentation stated in the advert by the closing date, please regard your application as disqualified.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

About Powerfleet

Mix Telematics International is a proud member of the Powerfleet family. Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT; JSE: PWR) is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile asset industry. With over 30 years of experience, we unify business operations through the ingestion, harmonization, and integration of data—regardless of source—delivering actionable insights to help companies save lives, time, and money. Our people-centered approach, combined with our commitment to innovation, empowers our customers to achieve impactful and sustainable business improvements. Powerfleet serves over 2.6 million subscribers across more than 48,000 customers in 120 countries, with commercial operations on every major continent.

About the Role

We are looking for an ElectronicsMechatronics Engineer with experience in SWFW Development. This position is based in Stellenbosch.

Position is in-office and may become hybrid after probation period at the discretion of Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Electronic:

• Design of new circuits using industry tools such as Altium and LT Spice.
• Routing and bring up of New PCBs.

Mechanical:

• 3D modeling of mechanical test jigs and components in the virtual world as well as the building and integration of new BoNs.

Mechatronic:

• Consuming both 3D models and electronic circuit diagrams and PCBs to keep up to date Multiboard projects so that we have an accurate depiction of what is currently on the factory floor at any given time.

Other:

• Remote and on-site Support all Manufacturing Test software, equipment and related systems.
• Design, develop and support data flow schemas and procedures relating to the assembly and maintenance of electro-mechanical Test Systems and Manufacturing testing incl. traceability plans

Qualifications & Experience

• Electronics Mechatronics Engineering Degree or Similar with 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience in FW Development with C and Python advantageous
• National Instruments Development suite (Labview, TestStand, CVI) experience
  a Bonus
• Embedded Linux experiences
  advantageous
• Must present a strong attention to detail and process.
• Enthusiastic, "can do" attitude towards your work, manage their own time and workload

Powerfleet is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the rich diversity of South Africa. We are committed to the principles of the
Employment Equity Act
and
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE)
and actively seek to empower suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. We believe that inclusion and diversity are key to innovation, growth, and shared success.

Job Overview

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 10/20/2025

Job Description

To design, code, verify, test, document, amend, and secure data pipelines and data stores according to agreed architecture, solution designs, standards, policies and governance requirements. To monitor and report on own progress and proactively identify issues related to data engineering activities. To collaborate in reviews of work with others where appropriate

Qualifications

Qualification:

Field of Study: Computer Science or similar, honours (Advantageous)

Experience Required

2-4 years Experience in building databases, warehouses, reporting and data integration solutions.

Experience in AWS / Azure (advantageous)

Experience in creating and integrating APIs (C# or Python, etc)

Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement

2-4 years Experience in database programming languages including SQL, PL/SQL and or appropriate data tooling.

Experience with data pipeline (SSIS)

Understanding of data pipelining and performance optimisation, data principles, how data fits in an organisation, including customers, products and transactional information. Knowledge of integration patterns, styles, protocols and systems theory

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches

Articulating Information

Documenting Facts

Examining Information

Interpreting Data

Managing Tasks

Producing Output

Technical Competencies:

Big Data Frameworks and Tools

Data Engineering

Data Integrity

IT Knowledge

Stakeholder Management (IT)

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Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
To design, code, verify, test, document, amend, and secure data pipelines and data stores according to agreed architecture, solution designs, standards, policies and governance requirements. To monitor and report on own progress and proactively identify issues related to data engineering activities. To collaborate in reviews of work with others where appropriate

Qualifications
Qualification:

• Field of Study: Computer Science or similar, honours (Advantageous)

Experience Required

• 2-4 years Experience in building databases, warehouses, reporting and data integration solutions.
• Experience in AWS / Azure (advantageous)
• Experience in creating and integrating APIs (C# or Python, etc)
• Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement
• 2-4 years Experience in database programming languages including SQL, PL/SQL and or appropriate data tooling.
• Experience with data pipeline (SSIS)
• Understanding of data pipelining and performance optimisation, data principles, how data fits in an organisation, including customers, products and transactional information. Knowledge of integration patterns, styles, protocols and systems theory

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output

Technical Competencies:

• Big Data Frameworks and Tools
• Data Engineering
• Data Integrity
• IT Knowledge
• Stakeholder Management (IT)