Engineering Manager: Capex Projects & Sustainability

Bridge Personnel Concepts; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch in Midrand, South Africa. You will lead multi-discipline Capex projects, driving engineering excellence and compliant delivery across site upgrades and major capital work.

Partner with Operations and Project Management to ensure timely completion, robust documentation, and successful handover to Production and Maintenance teams within a sustainable innovation framework.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Project Management certification is required.
• GCC – South Africa is required.
• Lean Six Sigma qualification is preferred.

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 comply with GMP, FSSC, SHE and site engineering standards.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, internal teams, and external partners with alignment on scope, priorities, timelines and safe practices.
• Maintain high standards of engineering compliance and documentation, including as-installed drawings, O&M documentation, purchasing, stock control and Permits to Work.
• Collaborate with site stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and ensure efficient project execution.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, MOC, FAT, snag resolution and project close-out, enabling smooth handover to Production and Maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Project management

Education

Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

dsm-firmenich is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch in Midrand, South Africa. You will lead multi-discipline Capex projects, driving engineering excellence and compliant delivery across site upgrades and major capital work.

Partner with Operations and Project Management to ensure timely completion, robust documentation, and successful handover to Production and Maintenance teams within a sustainable innovation framework.