Foundation Design Geotechnical Engineer — Hybrid (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever is hiring a Transformation Project Engineer to drive capital, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives at the Indonsa Factory. You will lead end-to-end delivery from initiation through commissioning and handover, ensuring alignment with production goals and safety standards.

The role requires collaboration with mechanical, civil, electrical, and controls teams, development of execution plans, budgets, and CAPEX proposals while adhering to governance and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field required.
• Experience delivering Capital and Transformation projects.
• Knowledge of CE/FEED/DE design processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of capital, transformation and continuous improvement projects from initiation to handover.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules and budgets with adherence to cost targets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across CE, FEED and DE designs.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Mechanical engineering

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Unilever is currently hiring for a Transformation Project Engineer

Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: Transformation Manager

Scope: Local

Location: Indonsa Factory

Terms & Conditions: Full time, onsite

ABOUT UNILEVER

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do - creating a better business and a better world. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do - creating a better business and a better world. If you are enthusiastic and passionate about delivering impactful projects that enable world-class performance, contributing to a better business and a better world, and seek an opportunity to bring your purpose to life, then this role is for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Project Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end execution of Capital, Transformation and Continuous improvement projects - from initiation and feasibility through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and production handover.
• Develop and implement Project Execution Plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring adherence to timelines, cost targets, and change management.
• Collaborate with cross function teams to clarify briefs, define scope, and incorporate local requirements into Conceptual Engineering (CE), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), and Detailed Engineering (DE) Designs.

Financial & Resource Management

• Prepare and define detailed scope of work, cost estimates, and Capital Expenditure Proposals (CEP's), ensuring Capex Affordability metrics are achieved.
• Manage project budgets, track spending and ensure compliance with authorisation limits, and Capex spend Forecast Accuracy.
• Handle SAP project data, purchase requisitions, goods receipts, and supplier invoice queries.

Engineering Excellence

• Apply World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles and champion Early Equipment Management (EEM) to ensure hygienic, reliable, and maintainable plant design.
• Provide discipline-specific input (mechanical, civil, electrical, controls & automation) for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Liaise with global and cluster engineering teams to adopt best practices and new technologies.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Ensure compliance with relevant local legal regulations and standards, and Unilever SHE requirements during project design and execution.
• Manages resources and contractors' safety on site throughout project execution.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.

Factory Support & Continuous Improvement

• Support production teams by troubleshooting recurring process issues and optimizing plant performance.
• Develop and train operators on SOPs and modified processes.
• Drive cost-effectiveness programs, waste minimization, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Design out recurring engineering problems and implement preventive measures.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Run project team meetings, ensuring alignment across disciplines and adherence to EEM methodology.
• Communicate project progress and outcomes to key senior stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Qualification

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related discipline): B. Tech, BSc