Junior Capex Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Junior Facilities and Capex Engineer for the COMPO project based in Nigel. The role involves implementing Capex initiatives, managing internal facilities, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in facilities or project management, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an inclusive workplace and work independently on various projects.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Facilities or Project Management in an industrial environment.
• Basic Industrial knowledge and exposure to some project management is required.
• Ability to deal with strict timelines and multiple competing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create a predictive maintenance system for Facilities Management.
• Manage internal Facilities Management team with corrective requests.
• Report on progress of FM work requests monthly.
• Assist with Fixed Assets verification audit.
• Create savings plans for water, electricity, and heating gas.

Skills

MS Office Knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Report creation

Analytical thinking

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

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Date: 28 Jan 2026

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom Ubunye (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Junior Facilities and Capex Engineer for our COMPO project based in Nigel.

POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION

Junior Facilities and Capex Engineer

HIERARCHICAL MANAGER

• Maintenance and Facilities Manager

THE PURPOSE OF THE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN ROLE IS TO:

• To implement Capex and POH projects and initiatives in order to improve the facilities on site.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

• Create a predictive maintenance system for Facilities Management by creating a schedule, checklists etc
• Manage internal Facilities Management team with corrective and predictive facilities requests
• Report on progress and status of FM work requests at the end of each month
• Assist Maintenance Coordinator with Fixed Assets verification audit
• Create water, electricity and heating gas savings plans, implement actions and monitor progress
• Manage Capex and POH projects, from SOW to final commissioning for Facilities related topics
• Monitor AUC list to be 100% less than 90 days open
• Audit compliance to appropriate legislation for canteen, clinic etc
• Support ED and investigate options to reduce FM POH spend
• Support CSR projects which involve FM
• Develop and implement action plans to improve the TOP E audit score results

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE /BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• 1-2 year’s experience in Facilities or Project Management in an industrial environment
• MS Office Knowledge is mandatory.
• Basic Industrial knowledge
• Exposure to some project management
• Good interpersonal skills that support effective communication and negotiation
• Data analysis
• Ability to create reports
• An analytical mind with strong math skills
• Ability to deal with strict timelines and multiple competing requirements
• Self starter and proven ability to work independently

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.