Plant Engineer: Reliability & Maintenance Leader

PepsiCo; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Brakpan, Gauteng, seeks a Plant Engineer to lead the engineering team and ensure efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of plant equipment and processes. The role aligns engineering activities with strategic goals to optimize capacity, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement while managing capital budgets and developing staff capabilities.

The incumbent will oversee preventive maintenance, supervise a team, manage work orders and inventory, coordinate with

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering degree required.
• Trade tested Millwright (Red Seal) certification required.
• GCC (General Engineering Certificate) or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the engineering team to ensure reliable plant operation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and lifespan.
• Create, track, and close maintenance work orders with proper documentation.
• Manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies to avoid downtime.
• Coordinate with external vendors/contractors for specialized repairs and equipment procurement.
• Develop and manage the site maintenance budget and monitor costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental guidelines.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and drive improvements across KPIs.
• Plan and schedule maintenance to minimize production downtime.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering degree

Trade tested Millwright (Red Seal)

GCC required

Job description

PepsiCo in Brakpan, Gauteng, seeks a Plant Engineer to lead the engineering team and ensure efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of plant equipment and processes. The role aligns engineering activities with strategic goals to optimize capacity, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement while managing capital budgets and developing staff capabilities.

The incumbent will oversee preventive maintenance, supervise a team, manage work orders and inventory, coordinate with