Junior Engineer

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's; Springs; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company is seeking a Junior Engineer to provide technical and management support to the plant engineer. This role requires 1 to 2 years of experience and involves preparing for safety certifications, conducting investigations, and executing plant optimization projects. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills. Applicants should be aware of the company's commitment to diversity and personal information protection during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years' experience required.
• Theoretical knowledge of engineering disciplines needed.
• Basic knowledge of operations and plant processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare to obtain a Government Certificate of Competency (Factories).
• Conduct safety investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Execute plant optimization and improvement projects.

Skills

Sound communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Customer orientation

Job description

About the job Junior Engineer: BMR Engineering

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 26 January 2026

CLOSING DATE: 04 February 2026

DEPARTMENT / DOMAIN: BMR ENGINEERING - GENERAL

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide technical, engineering and management support to the plant engineer to ensure that plant objectives are met.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years' experience.
• Theoretical knowledge required for this position.
• In depth understanding of engineering disciplines.
• Basic knowledge of operations / plant processes
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be customer oriented with good problem solving- and time management skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, write, and pass the approved examination to obtain a Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) within the set timeframe.
• Conduct safety accident and incident investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Complete contractors risk identification checklists and carry out legal compliance audits.
• Assist engineers with baseline risk assessments.
• Execute plant optimisation and improvement projects and submit the required reports.
• Pursue individual development by submitting monthly reports, attending technical or legal compliance courses, and delivering presentations at quarterly graduation gatherings.
• Successfully complete the Junior Engineer Programme.
• Act as Plant Engineer or Foreman when required.
• SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS - IMPALA PLATINUM LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
• IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
• PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANYS RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
• IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS & INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.
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