19 Night Engineer jobs in South Africa

SHIFT ENGINEER

Operations

Involves hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of production equipment during assigned shifts. Ensures minimal downtime, compliance with safety and quality standards, and efficient operation of bottling, mixing, packaging, and utility systems.

Job Purpose

To maintain and enhance the reliability and efficiency of production machinery and processes. Proactively addressing equipment issues, implementing preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, to ensure uninterrupted production, product quality, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations. Contributes to meeting production targets, reducing costs, and upholding the factory's commitment to delivering high-quality beverages to consumers.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on production line equipment such as mixers, fillers, bottlers, conveyors, labeling machines, and refrigeration systems.
• Output: Achieve 95%+ equipment uptime during shifts, with detailed logs of interventions and root cause analyses for any breakdowns.

Shift Operations Support

• Monitor and optimize production processes during shifts, including utility systems (e.g., water treatment, compressed air, and steam generation).
• Respond to emergencies and faults promptly to minimize production interruptions.
• Output: Timely resolution of issues, ensuring shift production targets are met or exceeded, with reports on performance metrics like output volume and efficiency rates.

Quality and Compliance Assurance

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000), health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA), and environmental guidelines.
• Conduct audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Output: Zero non-compliance incidents during shifts, with documented audits and training sessions for operators on equipment handling
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements, energy savings, and cost reductions.

• Participate in projects like equipment upgrades or automation implementations.

• Output: Contribute to at least 5-10% annual improvement in operational efficiency through initiatives, with proposals and implementation plans submitted to management.

• Team Collaboration and Reporting
• Lead and mentor shift technicians, coordinate with production and quality teams, and provide shift handover reports.
• Output: Smooth shift transitions, training records for team members, and accurate daily/weekly reports on maintenance activities, downtime, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Inventory and Resource Management

• Manage spare parts inventory, order replacements as needed, and ensure tools and resources are available for the shift team.

• Output: Maintained stock levels to prevent delays, with cost-effective procurement practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Maintenance and Reliaility Professional (CMRP) or equivalent are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food and beverage industry (e.g., soft drinks, bottling, or FMCG).
• Hands-on experience with PLC systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated production lines is essential.
• Prior shift-based roles involving 24/7 operations are preferred.
• Proficiency in diagnostic tools, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) like SAP or Maximo, and basic programming for automation.
• Knowledge of food industry regulations and lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) is required.

Key Qualities and Behavioural Competencies

Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking

Ability to quickly diagnose issues under pressure and implement effective solutions, demonstrating logical reasoning and data-driven decision-making.

Attention to Detail and Safety Focus

Meticulous in following procedures to ensure quality and safety, with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.

Teamwork and Communication

Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide clear instructions, and communicate technical information effectively to non-technical staff.

Adaptability and Resilience

Comfortable working in a dynamic, shift-based environment with the ability to handle unexpected challenges, high-pressure situations, and changing priorities.

Initiative and Continuous Learning

Self-motivated to seek improvements, stay updated on industry advancements, and pursue professional development opportunities.

Integrity and Accountability

Committed to ethical practices, taking ownership of tasks, and delivering results with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

Maintenance Engineer

Hillcrest, KZN, South Africa

R280,000 R360,000 per annum (R23,000 R30,000 per month, cost-to-company).

Step into the world of clean energy innovation and contribute to driving a more sustainable future. This opportunity with a pioneering energy technology company will allow you to apply your engineering skills to optimise systems, improve reliability, and make a measurable impact for clients across industries.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct site inspections and design preventive maintenance strategies.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and contribute to root cause analysis.
• Use data analytics to monitor system performance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, technical teams, service providers, and clients.
• Document best practices and support project inspections and technical reviews.

What we are looking for:

• A degree or BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on maintenance exposure and a strong foundation in engineering principles.
• Basic knowledge of data analytics tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Fulcrum.
• A proactive problem-solver with adaptability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
• Someone eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a culture of innovation and sustainability.

What you can expect:

• Be part of a company leading the transition to energy efficiency and optimisation.
• Exposure to innovative engineering projects at the cutting edge of technology.
• A collaborative, growth-focused environment with continuous learning opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join a company that is redefining how businesses use energy and to grow your career in an environment where technology, sustainability, and engineering excellence meet.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering journey.

Position: Maintenance Engineer

Contract opportunity exists for Maintenance Engineer at mine site in Southern Africa. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring accurate verification of installed assets, equipment, and spares on site. The role requires reviewing installation quality and completeness against design documents, updating technical records, and developing operational and quality procedures. This position is critical to ensuring that engineering, maintenance, and operations teams have accurate data and systems in place to support safe and reliable plant operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Asset & Equipment Verification

• Confirm and update the asset register with correct and complete data.
• Verify equipment nameplates, specifications, and technical details against design and supplier documentation.
• Review and update the spares list to ensure alignment with installed equipment.
• Assist with developing Bills of Materials

Installation & Design Compliance

• Inspect installations to confirm completeness and compliance with design drawings and technical specifications.
• Identify and document deviations, punch-list items, or non-conformances for corrective action.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to resolve installation or design discrepancies.

Documentation & Technical Records

• Update and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) with as-built conditions.
• Gather and organize technical documentation (manuals, datasheets, drawings) for all equipment.
• Ensure proper control and archiving of engineering records.

Quality & Operational Readiness

• Assess and confirm installation quality standards are met.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operation and maintenance of equipment.

• Prepare Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and checklists to support ongoing quality assurance.

• Stakeholder Management

• • Ensure ongoing communication with Engineering Manager, Process Manager, Production Managers, etc.
• Have weekly head of section meetings, Information sessions and training sessions where required or new/change in processes.
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.
• Implementation a culture of best practice maintenance.
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 5 - 10 years experience in a plant, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset management systems, P&IDs, SOP/QCP development, and installation verification.
• Experience with commissioning, project punch lists, and as-built documentation preferred.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software (CMMS/ERP) advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)- and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) e.g. SAP, Pronto and/or Pragma On Key experience,
• Knowledge of MS Projects and MS Excel.

Competencies:

• Optimise business performance
• Remain composed and resilient
• Focus on achieving results
• Solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking

• Ability to function well when under pressure and meet tight timelines

• Advanced knowledge of maintenance processes, reliability engineering, planning and scheduling, continuous improvement and workforce optimisation advantage

• Have a mind-set and commitment to customer service
• Can manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and progress to completion
• Demonstrated ability to read P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams and drawings.

Facility Overview

Join a high-capacity wood chip processing plant operating two chipping lines and handling over 4000 tons of timber daily via road and rail. The site features extensive log yards, mobile and stationary handling equipment, integrated weighbridges, and a 3 km export conveyor system linking directly to the port. Automation is driven by advanced PLC and SCADA systems.

Job Summary

We're looking for a seasoned Maintenance Engineer with a Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) to ensure the mechanical and electrical integrity of our operations. You'll oversee maintenance across chipping lines, timber logistics, rail infrastructure, and port-linked systems—driving uptime, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Maintenance
- Lead maintenance of chipping lines, conveyors, debarkers, and log yard equipment | Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs |Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions

Rail & Timber Logistics -
Maintain rail siding infrastructure and loading systems | Coordinate safe timber offloading from road and rail | Oversee maintenance of locomotives, trailers, and log machinery

Port Interface & Export Systems
- Manage export conveyors to port berth | Liaise with port teams during vessel loading | Provide technical oversight on port-side maintenance

Engineering & Compliance -
Fulfil GCC legal appointment duties under OHSA | Maintain CMMS records and statutory documentation | Manage contractors and ensure safety and quality standards

Planning & Reporting -
Develop maintenance budgets and manage spare parts | Prepare monthly performance reports and KPIs | Support capital projects and equipment upgrades

Automation & Control Systems -
Oversee PLC and SCADA system maintenance | Collaborate with automation specialists for system reliability

Expected Skill Set

Technical Competencies -
Expertise in mechanical and electrical systems | Proficiency in PLC and SCADA | Knowledge of rail siding and port-linked conveyor systems | Experience with mobile equipment and weighbridge systems

Operational & Collaborative Skills -
Willingness to shadow incumbent engineer for 2 years | Strong liaison skills with Mill Operations Manager | Proven leadership of maintenance teams and contractors | Clear communication with internal and external stakeholders

Strategic & Compliance Skills -
Full understanding of GCC legal responsibilities | Preventive maintenance planning expertise | CMMS proficiency | Familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 standards

Your areas of responsibility:

• Coordination of maintenance employees and contractors in the performance of maintenances tasks.
• Development and execution of Plant Maintenance strategy to ensure plant reliability, regulatory compliance and good quality manufacturing practices while maintaining safe working conditions.
• Appointment to GMR 2(7) and assist the Maintenance Manager in execution of legal compliance interventions.
• Support the production teams in delivery of the production plan, to ensure good quality products are delivered to the customer on time and in full.
• Lead problem solving efforts and Maintenance projects to improve plant performance.

Qualifications and skills we are looking for:

• Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSc, BEng or BTech) or similar.
• 5 to 10 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 to 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Excellent knowledge of maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of industrial automation hardware.

These are your benefits:

• Excellent future prospects.
• Market related pay and attractive company benefits.
• Personnel development and training.

Do you have any questions? ZA- will be more than happy to answer them

Reputable company is looking for a Maintenance Engineer within Software Engineering.

The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in IT.

Required languages:

• Phython
• Golang
• Go space
• Django
• Flask
• Docker
• Aws
• Ec2
• Dynamo BD
• AWS Lambda
• MySQL
• MongoDB

Required place of study must be:

• University of Pretoria
• University of Cape Town
• Wits University
• Stellenbosch University

Experience

Minimum 5-7 years in relevant field with traceable references.

Company is based in Johannesburg, candidate must have reliable transport.

Candidate required to work 1 day a week in the office.

Salary- R35k hybrid portfolio

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R35 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Current/previous salary range

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• software engineering: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Position: Maintenance Engineer
Contract opportunity exists for Maintenance Engineer at mine site in Southern Africa. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring accurate verification of installed assets, equipment, and spares on site. The role requires reviewing installation quality and completeness against design documents, updating technical records, and developing operational and quality procedures. This position is critical to ensuring that engineering, maintenance, and operations teams have accurate data and systems in place to support safe and reliable plant operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Asset & Equipment Verification

• Confirm and update the asset register with correct and complete data.
• Verify equipment nameplates, specifications, and technical details against design and supplier documentation.
• Review and update the spares list to ensure alignment with installed equipment.
• Assist with developing Bills of Materials

Installation & Design Compliance

• Inspect installations to confirm completeness and compliance with design drawings and technical specifications.
• Identify and document deviations, punch-list items, or non-conformances for corrective action.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to resolve installation or design discrepancies.

Documentation & Technical Records

• Update and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) with as-built conditions.
• Gather and organize technical documentation (manuals, datasheets, drawings) for all equipment.
• Ensure proper control and archiving of engineering records.

Quality & Operational Readiness

• Assess and confirm installation quality standards are met.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Prepare Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and checklists to support ongoing quality assurance.

• Stakeholder Management

• Ensure ongoing communication with Engineering Manager, Process Manager, Production Managers, etc.

• Have weekly head of section meetings, Information sessions and training sessions where required or new/change in processes.

• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.

• Implementation a culture of best practice maintenance.
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.

Minimum Requirements:
Experience:

• 5 - 10 years experience in a plant, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset management systems, P&IDs, SOP/QCP development, and installation verification.
• Experience with commissioning, project punch lists, and as-built documentation preferred.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software (CMMS/ERP) advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)- and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) e.g. SAP, Pronto and/or Pragma On Key experience,
• Knowledge of MS Projects and MS Excel.

Competencies:

• Optimise business performance
• Remain composed and resilient
• Focus on achieving results
• Solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to function well when under pressure and meet tight timelines
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance processes, reliability engineering, planning and scheduling, continuous improvement and workforce optimisation advantage
• Have a mind-set and commitment to customer service
• Can manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and progress to completion
• Demonstrated ability to read P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams and drawings.

Kamal CISCO is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to provide high level mechanical and technical support to the mechanical maintenance department, including planning and carrying out scheduling, coordinating and supervising the maintenance employees. Ensuring that all work is delivered safely, on time and within parameters set down by management, along with managing equipment and materials required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planned maintenance schedules and get approval from Plant & Maintenance Manager

• Monitor and maintain a record of the condition of all mechanical machinery

• Plan and prepare for maintenance activities to ensure minimal disruption or delay to production process

• Organise, lead and control shift fitters in executing repair, maintenance and new installations.

• Investigate the need for suitable replacement parts of equipment and make recommendations to Plant & Maintenance Manager

• Consult with Plant & Maintenance Manager on purchase of spares or replacement equipment, ensure that orders are timeously placed, and follow up deliveries

• Train personnel in the execution of maintenance and safety procedures, through in task instruction as well as formal lectures or demonstrations

• Maintain knowledge of the most recent technological developments in the Kamal CISCO field of endeavour, with particular reference to mechanical engineering, by attending selected courses, consulting with equipment suppliers, and perusing technical journals

• Maintain discipline and good industrial relations within the department

• Ensure that company policies and objectives are communicated to members of the department

• Ensure that employee suggestions, personal difficulties and grievances are communicated to management, and take the necessary action to resolve such matters

Qualifications:

• N4 Mechanical Technician/diploma

• Qualified red seal artisan

• Grade 12 or Job-related qualifications

• Valid Code 8 License

• Computer literate

Requirements:

• +10 years' experience in manufacturing maintenance environment

• Experience in Steel making industry will be advantageous

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

• Safety training will be an advantage

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV, including three contactable references, to before 25 September 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview; should you not receive any notification after two weeks; we thank you for your interest but please recognise that your application has not been accepted.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a skilled and licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our aviation team. This position is critical to maintaining the high standards of safety, performance, and reliability expected for our aircraft fleet. The successful candidate will be responsible for the required maintenance inspections, repairs and the continued airworthiness of the African Park fleet of aircraft.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the continued airworthiness of the African Parks fleet of aircraft.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on piston-engine aircraft within the legal and manufacturers' prescripts and requirements.
• Continued care and pro-active maintenance of African Parks aircraft.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all work performed as per the African Parks Manual and Procedure and the legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and aviation regulations.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and operations team to ensure continued aircraft availability and operational readiness.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid SACAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License.
• Ratings on Cessna 100 and 200 series aircraft (C180, C182, C206 series).
• Licenses on Lycoming and Continental engines (470, 520, 540 series)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience on Cessna 100 and 200 series aircraft.
• Strong understanding of general aviation maintenance procedures and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Valid Passport and required travel documents and vaccinations
• Valid driver's license
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English), French proficiency will be an advantage.
• Willing and able to travel extensively

Preferred Qualifications / Attributes:

• FAA A&P Certificate.
• Experience in field maintenance and troubleshooting.
• SACAA AP (Approved Person) on light-sport aircraft
• Rotax (912, 914, 915) experience and qualifications.
• Familiarity with general aviation shop practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform well under pressure.