Engineer:CSIR Equipment & Machinery

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Market remuneration

Pension & medical

Job summary

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites applications for an Engineer: CSIR Equipment and Machinery in Pretoria. The role operates within the Facilities Management and Security Services (FM&SS) to ensure maintenance, compliance and safe operation of CSIR equipment across the organization.

You will lead maintenance programs, manage budgets, oversee sub-contractor activities and drive engineering standards, risk assessments and change management in a complex manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor or B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years¿ experience in Equipment and Machinery Management.
• Experience with OHSACT, Sub-contractor management and project budgeting.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations and change management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team within FM&SS to develop and implement operational plans.
• Develop and maintain CSIR Machinery compliance registers.
• Plan, coordinate and manage maintenance for CSIR equipment and machinery for up to 5 years.

Skills

People management

Project management

Operational planning

Financial management

OHSACT knowledge

Regulations understanding

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor or B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Engineer: CSIR Equipment & Machinery in the

Engineer: CSIR Equipment and Machinery

Professional / Middle Management

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for an Engineer: CSIR Equipment and Machinery in the Facilities Management and Security Services (FM&SS). The purpose of this job is to ensure all CSIR Equipment and Machinery is maintained in accordance with legal requirements, authorised plans, procedures, schedules and budgets. To implement and manage cost effective preventative maintenance programmes to ensure Equipment and Machinery safety and reliability. This position is based in Pretoria.

This position reports to the Manager: Facilities Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Active member of the FM&SS Engineering team with joint responsibility for developing and implementing the Engineering Operational plans.
• Develop and track CSIR Machinery compliance registers.

CSIR Equipment and Machinery Engineer

• Solely accountable for planning, co-coordinating and managing the maintenance of CSIR equipment and machinery for up to 5-year timeline.
• Ensure equipment and machinery adherence to and compliance with statutory requirements, legislation and site operating procedures like the OHS Act and GMR2 responsibilities.
• Accountable for Management of Change (MOC) system for equipment and machinery.
• Prepare budgets and bids and drive contract negotiations.
• Management of sub-contractor's process to ensure compliance with all applicable statutory requirements, legislation and site operating procedures.
• Document operational and maintenance philosophy of all classes of equipment and machinery.
• Creation of work plans, workflows, staffing and schedules.
• Creation and documentation of job specifications, risk assessments, method statements and measurable delivery standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of failures, reoccurring incidents, etc.
• Final sign-off on procurement of all equipment and machinery.
• Equipment and machinery are optimally managed to obtain optimum equipment life and availability at the most economical cost. The management of all modification, disassembling and assembling of equipment and machinery with final sign-off for all modifications.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering work performed.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Actively engage both internal and external stakeholders regarding CSIR equipment and machinery compliance, maintenance and modification.
• Influence and implement an action plan according to CSIR & Industry standards.
• Develop and implement business and operational plan for CSIR equipment and machinery.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, e.g, local city councils.

SHEQ Management

• Ensure compliance with SHEQ regulatory requirements and standards in area of responsibility.
• Ensure all CSIR equipment and machinery is safe for use.

Management responsibilities

• Administers and manages designated portfolio professionally and effectively.
• Provide leadership, technical direction and guidance to the CSIR for management of Equipment and Machinery.
• Effective management of relationships with the business and provide professional leadership, influence and two-way communication.
• Manage, mentor, coach and play an advisory role for staff growth and development.
• Identify and implement training interventions.
• Recommend and facilitate developmental plans.
• Ensure optimal resource deployment.

Financial management

• Develop and manage CSIR Divisions Equipment and Machinery maintenance budget
• Cost effective service delivery.
• Compliance with financial legislative requirements.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelor or B-Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years¿ experience in Equipment and Machinery Management, including a sound track record in:
• Engineering design standards and codes
• OHSACT
• Sub-contractor management
• People management
• Project management
• Financial management
• Operational planning & implementation
• Understanding industry standards and regulations
• Driver¿s licence
• A Government Certificate of Competency is desirable
• Knowledge of and competence in managing Equipment and Machinery
• Knowledge of development and implementation compliance standards
• OHSACT
• General Machinery Regulations
• SANS 10400
• Contract Management
• Management of Change in a process plant or in a manufacturing environment
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

What's in it for you?

The CSIR Offers

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.

Closing date

30 October 2026

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at [e-mail]

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant's educational qualification and employment history.

The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.