Manufacturing jobs in South Africa

Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.

Gibela’s journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.

Gibela stands as Africa’s largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavoured to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.

We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Process Manufacturing Engineer position within the Process Manufacturing Engineering Department. The position will report to the PME Manager and is based in Dunnottar, Nigel (Gauteng Province).

• The primary purpose of this job is to evaluate existing and new processes and layouts, and to configure manufacturing systems in a way that reduces costs, improves sustainability, and develops best practices within the production process.
• Connecting and collaborating with various departments, including Manufacturing, EHS, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Quality, IT, as well as the Suppliers and Line Integrators.

• Review, update, and design the best jigs and equipment for the production process, and create and update the shop floor layout.
• Define more cost-effective standard tooling for manufacturing.
• Develop equipment specifications when necessary.
• During the ramp‑up phase, improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and enhancing quality standards to meet the goal of producing two cars per day.
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of the production process.
• Update the Industrial Maturity Follow‑Up (IMFU) and Equipment Maturity Follow‑Up (EMFU).
• Develop innovative solutions and ensure projects are completed on time.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
• Provide suggestions during incident investigations.
• Analyze issues observed during manufacturing and create action plans using tools like QRQC.
• Develop instruction sheets with all necessary information for the manufacturing process of each part or assembly.
• Create rework procedures in case of poor quality.
• Define consumable materials to be used in the manufacturing process and their quantities.
• Process all documentation to give a make‑or‑buy view, considering the available shop floor structure and properly splitting all material between workstations.
• Verify jigs during the manufacturing phase to ensure high‑quality parts are produced.
• Participate in concurrent engineering or design reviews, always pushing for the best design considering Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD). Propose changes and improvements to be implemented in the design.
• Create Industrial Data Sheets to analyze each installation, considering tools and devices required in the manufacturing process, EHS risk analysis, ergonomics, method time evaluation, and macro process.
• Support method time calculation and task sequence creation.

• B-Tech/Degree or ND in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• 3 years + experience working in a manufacturing environment (experience in the railway industry will be advantageous).
• Advanced knowledge of 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D CAD (CATIAV5, ProENG, etc.).
• 3 years + experience in technical investigations, shop floor layouts, and assembly work for automotive or rail industries.
• Line balancing experience.
• Proven experience in industrial and lean manufacturing processes.

• Analytical
• Strategic Global View
• Results Driven
• Influential
• Agile

19 November 2025

Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium (Pty) Ltd offers equal employment opportunity and subscribes to the affirmative action policy.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.