Certificated Engineer (Factories) FMCG / Manufacturing

Hlabahlosile; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hlabahlosile is seeking a qualified Maintenance Engineer to lead safety-compliant maintenance of factory machinery in a FMCG environment, ensuring reliability and uptime.

The role includes planning preventative and predictive maintenance, supervising electrical and mechanical systems, and guiding operations teams. A GCC and a Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering are prerequisites for this position.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years relevant practical experience in engineering.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience within FMCG manufacturing.

Responsabilités

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, General Machinery Regulations, and all applicable legal requirements.
• Oversee the safe operation, inspection, maintenance, and reliability of factory machinery and equipment.
• Plan and implement preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance programmes.
• Support Production Managers in achieving optimal equipment efficiency and uptime.
• Monitor and maintain mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, conveyors, HVAC systems, boilers, heat exchangers, and chillers.
• Ensure reliability and compliance of electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, generators, UPS systems, PLCs, VSDs, and automation equipment.
• Lead commissioning, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Analyse machine performance, downtime, and maintenance data and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Prepare management reports on equipment performance and plant reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and operational teams.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

GCC (Factories)

Outils

AutoCAD

Visio

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, General Machinery Regulations, and all applicable legal requirements.
• Oversee the safe operation, inspection, maintenance, and reliability of factory machinery and equipment.
• Plan and implement preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance programmes.
• Support Production Managers in achieving optimal equipment efficiency and uptime.
• Monitor and maintain mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, conveyors, HVAC systems, boilers, heat exchangers, and chillers.
• Ensure reliability and compliance of electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, generators, UPS systems, PLCs, VSDs, and automation equipment.
• Lead commissioning, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Analyse machine performance, downtime, and maintenance data and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Prepare management reports on equipment performance and plant reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and operational teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) as a Mechanical Engineer (Factories) or Electrical Engineer (Factories).
• 3 to 4 years relevant practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience within a reputable FMCG manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Strong experience in factory machinery, utilities, hydraulics, and plant equipment maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of FMCG manufacturing processes and engineering systems.
• Experience with statutory inspections, regulatory audits, and compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Knowledge of CAD software, engineering design, and component selection.
• Strong analytical, planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.