Head of Engineering

RPO Recruitment; Saldanha; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fishing company in Saldanha, Western Cape is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering (Land-Based) to drive operational plans for asset care. The candidate should have strong FMCG engineering experience and be passionate about leading high-performance teams. Responsibilities include managing maintenance programmes and overseeing engineering compliance. The company offers a competitive salary, medical insurance, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and commission structure

Medical Insurance

Retirement Annuity Benefits

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Training and resources to stay updated on industry trends and best practices

Qualifications

• 8 years experience in FMCG engineering with at least 3 years in management.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, maintenance systems, and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of fishery operations and regulatory framework will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive efficient execution of a compliant asset care maintenance programme.
• Oversee maintenance facilities material and information management processes.
• Monitor continuous improvement of engineering systems and processes.

Skills

Analytic thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

B Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Industrial / Mechanical preferred)

GCC (Government Certificate of Competency)

Job description

Description

Job Title : Head of Engineering (Land-Based)

Location : Saldanha Western Cape

A leading fishing company is looking for an experienced Head of Engineering (Land-Based) with strong experience in FMCG engineering to join their team in Saldanha Western Cape . This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated engineering professional to drive operational plans for the Saldanha Asset Care function by ensuring all land-based assets are compliant available and performing to standard. If you have experience in land-based engineering and a passion for leading high-performance teams we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities :

• Drive efficient execution of a compliant asset care maintenance programme.
• Oversee maintenance facilities material and information management processes.
• Monitor continuous improvement of engineering systems and processes.
• Ensure effective cost control and execution of capital projects.
• Lead and develop a high-performance asset care team.

Requirements :

B Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Industrial / Mechanical preferred).

GCC (Government Certificate of Competency).

8 years experience in FMCG engineering with at least 3 years in management.

Strong understanding of engineering principles maintenance systems and compliance standards.

Strategic planning and project management skills.

Analytic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Leadership and team development skills.

Communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Knowledge of fishery operations and regulatory framework will be advantageous.

Knowledge of quality assurance processes and standards to ensure engineering projects meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Benefits :

Competitive salary and commission structure.

Medical Insurance and Retirement Annuity Benefits.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Training and resources to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

Apply for this role today contact Justin Peach at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

About Us

RPO is a Recruitment Specialist focused on providing recruitment solutions specifically tailored to our valued clients.

RPO focuses on select market segments namely Engineering Finance Supply Chain Manufacturing Information Technology and Mining.

With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry RPO has access to many high-caliber candidates across various industries all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to bigger and better career paths.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1