Superintendent Agricultural Engineer

McCain Foods; Delmas; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food company is seeking a Superintendent Agric Eng in Delmas, South Africa. The ideal candidate must have an extensive background in maintenance, leading teams of artisans, and managing engineering tasks. Responsibilities include overseeing equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing costs. Candidates should have a N6 certificate or equivalent experience in FMCG or heavy engineering sectors. Strong mechanical, electrical skills, and problem-solving abilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of maintenance experience including 5 years leading teams.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge required.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team overseeing equipment maintenance.
• Manage engineering planning and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Computer skills

People skills

Education

N6 Certificate or Trade Tested

National Diploma/B-Tech/B-Eng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Superintendent Agric Eng

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 40626

Role: RMI Maintenance Superintendent – Delmas

The position is internal/external. Applications are open for qualified candidates interested in the position of Maintenance Superintendent at the McCain Delmas site. The role reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Artisans, Technicians, and semi-skilled artisans, overseeing all aspects of equipment maintenance at the Delmas plant, including RMI, Potato Storage, Seed Storage, Sweet Potato Wash Plant, Bin areas, manufacturing equipment, utility services, and fire protection systems.
• Engineering planning, maintenance, and project management.
• Planning, scheduling, supervision, and execution of maintenance tasks.
• Maintain pumps, fans, motors, and fire system lines compliant with FM Global standards.
• Maintain material handling equipment, refrigeration, electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Manage spare parts requirements and ensure ordering procedures are followed.
• Cost management, reporting practices, and basic procurement principles.
• Working knowledge of SAP PM, MM, and Microsoft Office.
• Manage health and safety protocols.
• GMPs and food safety management.
• Plantwide manufacturing equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• N6 Certificate – Trade Tested – At least fifteen (15) years of maintenance experience, including five (5) years leading maintenance teams in Maintenance, ideally within FMCG or Heavy Engineering sectors, OR
• National Diploma/B-Tech/B-Eng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is advantageous – Ten (10) years supervisory experience required in Maintenance, ideally within FMCG or Heavy Engineering sectors.
• Ten or five years' supervisory experience preferred, particularly as a Foreman, Engineer, or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Strong computer skills, along with sound mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Strong knowledge of defect handling, planning, close-out, and follow-up.
• Good people skills – interact with Operators, supervisors, Managers, and contractors.
• Contract Management

Additional Details

The closing date for applications is 12 February 2026.

The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates.

To apply, please visit: Internal applicants: HRNow > McCain career opportunities; External applicants: www.mccain.com/careers/

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family: Engineering & Technical

Division: South Africa

Department: Delmas Agriculture Engineering

Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas; ZA - South Africa : Eastern Cape : Port Elizabeth; ZA - South Africa : Free State : Bloemfontein; ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bapsfontein; ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview; ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit; ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg; ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong; ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Springs; ZA - South Africa : KwaZulu-Natal : Durban; ZA - South Africa : Limpopo : Marble Hall; ZA - South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg; ZA - South Africa : Other : Reference job description; ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : CapeTown; ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : George

Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)