Project Engineer

Nestlé SA; Estcourt; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Project Engineer for their Estcourt location. This role involves managing the design and execution of capital investment projects in the food industry. Candidates should hold an engineering degree and have at least 3 years of project experience. A focus on safety and adherence to Nestlé's standards is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in capital investment projects in food industry required.
• Experience in factory operations and safety management system.
• Ability to ensure compliance with Nestlé standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design, implementation, and start-up of capital investment projects.
• Support project design and execution, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Coordinate contractor activities and oversee project timelines.

Skills

Risk Management

Project Management

Design Specifications

Education

Degree or 3 year Diploma in Engineering Discipline

Job description

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Location: KZN - Estcourt
Qualification: Degree or 3 year Diploma in Engineering Discipline

Experience: 3 years’ experience in capital investment projects development and implementation in food industry.

Closing date: 23 June 2025

Position Summary

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Project Engineer to be based in East London.

In this role you will be responsible to manage and / or perform the design, implementation, and start-up phases of capital investment projects on the manufacturing site, within the defined scope of responsibility or specialisation. Ensure that the objectives of the investment project charter, design specifications and Nestlé standards are implemented and adhered to.

A day in the life of a Project Engineer:

Before starting the project design phase:

Support the End-to-End Project Manager and Project Engineering Manager in developing the investment project charter and ensure that it is strictly followed throughout the project.

Execute the basic and detailed design of the project based on Nestlé Corporate Business Principles, Nestlé standards, local regulations, the defined User Requirements Specifications and the TPM characteristics of a unit operation (safety, quality, affordability, maintainability, operability, and reliability). Ensure by design the workers, and operators, safety during both the construction and the ongoing operation of the plant.

During the project implementation phase:

Ensure that the engineering side of the project is implemented (e.g., buildings, equipment erections, piping, utilities, etc.) in accordance with the defined timing, cost and quality, the URS, and the characteristics of a unit operation. And that all the elements of the project (including technical people training, as needed) in performed in such a way that safety is always guaranteed on the whole project site and that a vertical start-up is assured. Select and qualify contractors and coordinate their activities. Ensure that Nestlé standards are applied.

During the start-up phase of the project:

Support the start-up manager and their team to ensure a smooth transition to operations after the qualification and verification of the installation. Contribute to and support the preparation and distributing the engineering project documentation, including the engineering part of the project final report and provide feedback to the Maintenance Prevention System.

What will make you successful?

• Degree/Diploma in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, E&A, Process, Industrial engineering, or similar).
• 3 years experioence in capital investment projects development & Implementation in Food Industry.
• Determination of methods to minimize the likelihood of injuries or damages to people and/or equipment (SH&E).
• Factory operations experience (as required).