Site Engineer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Kraaifontein; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking a Site Engineer to lead facilities, maintenance and site services at a manufacturing site in the Western Cape. You will drive equipment reliability, uptime and a safe, compliant work environment while guiding maintenance systems and engineering improvements across the site.

You will support automation initiatives, manage infrastructure and deliver technical projects that enable efficient and scalable operations, including CMMS implementation and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of manufacturing/industrial experience.
• Experience with automated equipment and systems.
• Experience with PLCs, sensors, drives and control systems.
• Experience implementing maintenance systems.
• Experience managing technical projects and contractors.
• FMCG / cosmetics / pharmaceutical experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all equipment maintenance and reliability initiatives.
• Implement preventive and planned maintenance systems.
• Manage machine breakdowns and root cause problem solving.
• Support automation, PLC systems and production technology.
• Oversee site utilities (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water systems).
• Manage facilities, infrastructure and contractor services.
• Ensure site compliance with safety, GMP and operational standards.
• Oversee site services (security, cleaning, waste, pest control).
• Lead engineering and continuous improvement projects.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning and optimisation.
• Implement and manage CMMS / maintenance systems.
• Develop maintenance KPIs and reporting systems.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Equipment reliability

Automation support

Project management

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming

Job description

We are looking for a Site Engineer to lead our facilities, maintenance, utilities and site services functions.

In this role, you will ensure equipment reliability, operational uptime and a safe, compliant work environment, while driving maintenance systems and engineering improvement initiatives across the site.

You will play a critical role in supporting automation, managing infrastructure, and delivering technical projects that enable efficient and scalable operations.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Lead all equipment maintenance and reliability initiatives
• Implement preventive and planned maintenance systems
• Manage machine breakdowns and root cause problem solving
• Support automation, PLC systems and production technology
• Oversee site utilities (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water systems)
• Manage facilities, infrastructure and contractor services
• Ensure site compliance with safety, GMP and operational standards
• Oversee site services (security, cleaning, waste, pest control)
• Lead engineering and continuous improvement projects
• Support equipment installation, commissioning and optimisation
• Implement and manage CMMS / maintenance systems
• Develop maintenance KPIs and reporting systems

RequirementsExperience:

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong experience with automated equipment and systems
• Experience with PLCs, sensors, drives and control systems
• Experience implementing maintenance systems
• Experience managing technical projects and contractors
• FMCG / cosmetics / pharmaceutical experience advantageous

Knowledge:

• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Preventive and planned maintenance systems
• Facilities and utilities management
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Technical documentation and SOP development
• Maintenance KPIs and reporting systems

Other Details/Experience/Requirements:

• Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or related field
• Exposure to automation and industrial systems
• Strong project management capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Willingness to provide after-hours support when required