Factory Engineer

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pronel Personnel seeks an Engineering Manager to lead diverse engineering teams in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on proactive maintenance, project leadership, and ensuring compliance with machinery standards while driving energy efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in engineering management, PMB experience or willingness to relocate, and a strong background in CMMS usage and regulatory compliance. Applications from PMB are welcome.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in an engineering management role.
• Experience leading large multi-department teams in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to develop and execute proactive maintenance and repair programs.
• PMB-based relocation willingness or based in PMB area.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams across multiple departments.
• Develop and execute a proactive maintenance and repair program.
• Manage engineering projects and ensure OEM standards on all machinery.
• Monitor energy usage and implement programs to reduce energy load.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Project management

Energy management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's/Honours in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Government Certification ticket

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Lead the engineering processes to ensure that the organisation meets customer needs while maintaining safety standards and achieving operational excellence targets. This role is responsible for the following:

• Repair, maintenance, and upkeep of mechanical, electrical, systems, instrumentation, utilities, and site facilities
• General machinery regulations compliance
• Site security and cleaning

Key Accountabilities and Outputs:

• Lead the various engineering teams
• Develop and execute a proactive maintenance and repair program
• Lead and manage engineering projects
• Ensure OEM standards are adhered to on all machinery
• Monitor energy usage
• Implement programs to continuously reduce energy load and consumption
• Develop and update quarterly an Engineering Strategy that outlines the key focus areas of the function for the current financial year, and longer-term considerations
• Develop and update the financial budget for the function on an annual and quarterly basis
• Analyse monthly financial performance

Requirements:

• System and application knowledge e.g., CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)
• Significant technical knowledge and experience (minimum of 8 years) in an engineering management role
• Previous experience managing a large team across 3 or more departments essential
• Experience working in a production/manufacturing environment
• PMB based or prepared to relocate

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 with a pass mark for Mathematics literacy and English
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Bachelors/Honours Degree with GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION ticket in MECHANICAL or ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING is essential
• A minimum of 8 years experience in engineering management

Suitable applications can be emailed to [Email Disabled]

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.