38 Plant Engineer jobs in South Africa

The purpose of this role is to ensure maximum uptime of plant and equipment and services with effective costing and compliance with all safety regulations.

• Coordinate the activities of all manufacturing services and maintenance.
• Ensure the achievement of the overall objectives of manufacturing services and maintenance.
• Project management including but not limited to the commissioning of new equipment.
• Preparation and management of annual budgets.
• Implementation and management of a structured planned maintenance system.
• Management of contractors.
• Formulate and manage a five (5) year rolling capital and maintenance plan in line with the manufacturing strategy.
• Ensure breakdown presence on the floor to understand the root cause of the downtimes and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• All GMR (2) responsibilities including root cause analyses and investigation of incidents.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant legislation including environmental and local by-laws.
• Compliance with the Health & Safety including OSH Act and statutory requirements.
• Participate in the implementation of the energy management system according to ISO 50001.
• Participation in the definition of new energy-related corporate goals and the program of actions.
• Co-ordination of the local energy projects.
• Implementation of cost down projects.
• Evaluation of staff key performance areas (KPIs).
• Responsible for Security Services.

• 10 years plant engineering related experience.
• Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) – Electrical.
• Previous GMR (2) Appointment and Responsibility.
• Advantageous: Project management qualification and Certified Energy Manager certification.
• Sound knowledge of MS office applications (Excel, Word, Power-point and Projects).

Our Client is seeking a suitably qualified Plant Engineer.

Qualification Requirements:
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree
GCC Mines & Works.

Experience and Skills Requirements:
5 – 8 years’ experience as Section Engineer in a plant environment.
PGM, Chrome experience will be advantageous.
English language proficiency.
Computer literate in MS Office.
Presentation skills.
PM Maintenance experience.
Attention to detail.
Employee relations and people management skills.
Team player.

Monthly plus Medical Aid, Pension, 13th Cheque.

• Must have a minimum of 10 years experience as a Plant Engineer in the Mining/Plant Processing Industry
• B.Tech or B.Eng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering | Relevant Tertiary Education required
• Proficient in maintenance management systems and engineering software essential
• Strong knowledge of PGM | Chrome beneficiation processes | Plant Optimization | Legal compliance 2.13.1 appointment & GCC required
• Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
• Contactable references and payslips required

• Basic Salary negotiable based on experience
• Benefits

We're Hiring: Plant Engineer – FMCG / Manufacturing 
Be the driving force behind operational excellence!

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for optimising plant performance, ensuring reliability, and leading engineering operations? Join a high-performing manufacturing facility (FMCG sector) and take ownership of end-to-end plant engineering and utilities management.

Location: Wadeville
Industry: FMCG / Beverage / Food Manufacturing
Experience Level: 6–8+ Years

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations across the plant and utilities.

• Ensure plant equipment operates reliably with minimal downtime.

• Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive & corrective).

• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversee and optimise utilities (compressed air, CO?, water, boilers, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, etc.).

• Ensure strict compliance with OSH Act, HACCP, ISO and engineering standards (e.g., SANS, ASME).

• Support capital project execution aligned with operational needs.

• Manage engineering budgets and control costs effectively.

• Maintain technical documentation and ensure audit-readiness.

• Monitor and improve KPIs: OEE, MTBF, CMMS utilisation, maintenance ratios, and utility efficiency.

• Requirements:

  ? Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronic Engineering

  • GCC (Factories) – mandatory 

  • Additional certifications (e.g., PMP, CMRP) are an added advantage

  ? Experience:

  • 6–8 years in engineering/maintenance roles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  • Preferably from the FMCG, beverage, or food industry

  • ERP & CMMS experience essential

  • Previous GMR1(1) appointment is advantageous

  ? Skills & Competencies:

  • Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and utility systems

  • Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO, and plant hygiene practices

  • Familiar with engineering and safety standards: SANS, SABS, ASME, etc.

  • Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, technical drawings, and equipment manuals

  • Data-driven decision-maker with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and cost control