Engineering Manager: Capex & Plant Refurbishment Lead

dsm-firmenich; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Midrand site in South Africa to lead large-scale Capex projects and oversee engineering activities across multiple disciplines. You will coordinate with the Project Manager and Operations leadership to deliver strategic refurbishment and cost-saving initiatives.

The role requires a degree in Engineering, a Project Management certification, GCC, and experience in food processing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in the food processing industry.
• Project Management certification (required).
• Lean Six Sigma qualification (preferred).
• Government Certificate of Compliance (GCC) – South Africa (required).
• Strong organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute large-scale Capex projects (>1 MCHF) across Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical disciplines, from scope development through completion.
• Ensure all engineering and project activities are delivered in compliance with GMP, FSSC, SHE, and site engineering standards.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, internal teams, and external partners, ensuring alignment on project scope, priorities, timelines, and safe working practices.
• Maintain high standards of engineering compliance and documentation, including as-installed drawings, Operating & Maintenance documentation, purchasing, stock control, and Permits to Work.
• Collaborate closely with key site stakeholders to resolve technical challenges, coordinate project activities, and ensure efficient project execution.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, MOC, FAT, snag resolution, and project close-out, ensuring a smooth handover to Production and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Contractor management

GMP compliance

Documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

dsm-firmenich is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Midrand site in South Africa to lead large-scale Capex projects and oversee engineering activities across multiple disciplines. You will coordinate with the Project Manager and Operations leadership to deliver strategic refurbishment and cost-saving initiatives.

The role requires a degree in Engineering, a Project Management certification, GCC, and experience in food processing.