Project Engineer

AVI Limited; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

National Brands Limited (NBL) Isando Coffee and Creamer factory in Kempton Park seeks a passionate Project Engineer to support the Projects Department with planning and implementation of multiple capacity-enhancing initiatives in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will liaise with suppliers, manage installations, and coordinate safety and budgets, drawing on a 3-5 year FMCG track record and a Mechanical Engineering degree. OT may apply; MS Office, MS Projects and AutoCAD are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience, preferably in FMCG.
• BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Strong technical attributes in Mechanical Engineering.
• Good understanding of electrical and civil engineering principles
• Equipment installation experience.
• MS Office, MS Projects and AutoCAD will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with suppliers concerning the design and manufacture of equipment.
• Installation of Capital Projects.
• Ensure project installations meet the proposed requirements and standards for National Brands Limited.
• Management of Contractors and internal resources.
• Project progress reporting.
• Ensuring project deadlines are met on time and within budget.
• Co-ordinate the activities associated with the management of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) in the department.
• Ability to carry out project lifecycle, technical scopes and capital justifications.

Education

BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Projects

MS Office

Job description

Build your career behind the brands that start the day.

Join Entyce Beverages Coffee & Creamer in Isando, where we produce some of South Africa’s favourite brands, including Frisco, Koffiehuis, Hug in a Mug, House of Coffees and Ellis Brown.

From production and engineering to quality, planning, maintenance and supply chain, you’ll work alongside specialist teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where what you do matters.

Build your skills, take ownership and grow your career behind iconic brands with Entyce.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite coffee and creamer brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.

Unlock Your Potential!

We’re looking for a passionate Project Engineer to join our NBL Isando Coffee and Creamer factory in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

In this role, you will responsible for assisting the Projects Department with the engineering planning and implementation of multiple projects within a manufacturing environment in order to effect capacity -enabling changes in the plants. A proven track record with handling the technical aspects of multiple projects concerning plant equipment is essential for success in this role. An added advantage will be the ability to manage multiple suppliers working on each individual projects.

Line Manager

Site Project Manager

Job Specification

Key Performance Areas

• Liaise with suppliers concerning the design and manufacture of equipment.
• Installation of Capital Projects.
• Ensure project installations meet the proposed requirements and standards for National Brands Limited.
• Management of Contractors and internal resources.
• Project progress reporting.
• Ensuring project deadlines are met on time and within budget.
• Co-ordinate the activities associated with the management of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) in the department.
• Ability to carry out project lifecycle, technical scopes and capital justifications.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience, preferably in FMCG.

Qualifications

• BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work overtime.
• Strong technical attributes in Mechanical Engineering.
• Good understanding of electrical and civil engineering principles
• Equipment installation experience.
• Ability to work independently with structured feedback to the line manager.
• MS Office, MS Projects and AutoCAD will be an advantage.

Take the Next Step with us

Join a leader in FMCG with a proud history and exciting future. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and teamwork, Entyce Beverages offers a rewarding career.