Factory Engineer (GCC)

Kerry Kopp Consulting; Ermelo; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Kopp Consulting seeks a Factory Engineer (GCC) in Ermelo to oversee plant maintenance and project delivery, reporting to the Managing Director. The role requires strong leadership and regulatory compliance with OSH Act and ISO/QMS standards.

The ideal candidate has GCC certification, 2+ years post-graduate experience, and a proven track record in managing maintenance teams and CAD-driven design to ensure uptime and quality across a large industrial plant.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical engineering graduate with 2+ years' post-graduate practical experience.
• GCC factories certification.
• 5 years' practical experience in an industrial plant with >3000kW capacity.
• 3 years' experience leading a maintenance team.
• 3 years' CAD experience.
• Proficient in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage factory engineering projects, contractors, and site work.
• Oversee factory maintenance and construction programs for optimal plant uptime.
• Ensure legal compliance with the OSH Act and regulations.
• Manage factory assets and assist with budgets.
• Ensure efficiency, productivity, and quality of plant and processes.
• Supervise subordinates and teams for effective performance.
• Comply with ISO and Quality Management Systems requirements.

Skills

GCC Factories

Plant Optimization

Legal Compliance

Boiler Operations

Education

BEng/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Factory Engineer (GCC)

Location: Ermelo

Seniority Level: Mid Career (Above 6 yrs exp)

Job Type: Permanent

Report to: Managing Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage factory engineering projects, contractors, and site work
• Oversee factory maintenance and construction programs for optimal plant uptime
• Ensure legal compliance with the OSH Act and regulations
• Manage factory assets and assist with budgets
• Ensure efficiency, productivity, and quality of plant and processes
• Supervise subordinates and teams for effective performance
• Comply with ISO and Quality Management Systems requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Mechanical or electrical engineering graduate with 2+ years' post-graduate practical experience
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) factories
• 5 years' practical experience in an industrial plant with >3000kW capacity
• 3 years' experience leading a maintenance team
• 3 years' CAD experience
• Proficient in English communication

Skills Required: GCC Factories, Plant Optimization, Legal Compliance, Boiler Operations