Factory Engineer (GCC)

Recruiter:

Kerry Kopp Recruitment

Job Ref:

KZN000789/KK

Date posted:

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Factory Engineer - KZN MIDLANDS
Job Description
The successful candidate will manage Factory maintenance, Assets and Projects to allow optimal plant efficiency, productivity and quality
Experience in the operation and maintenance of a plant with a power generation capacity greater than 3000kW is essential.

POSITION INFO:
Key Performance Areas
Manage factory engineering projects, contractors and site work
Manage the factory maintenance and construction programs to ensure optimal up time of the plant.
Manage the factory assets and assist with budgets
Manage the plant complex, utilities and infrastructure.
Assist with achieving optimal efficiency, productivity and quality of plant and processes
Ensure legal compliance with the OSH Act and all relevant regulations

Requirements
Mechanical or Electrical Graduate Engineer (BEng/BSc Eng)
Passed the examination on the OSH Act and the regulations made thereunder held by the Commission of Examiners, or;
Certificated Engineer holding the Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) factories.
Above average computer skills.

Experience
Practical experience in the operation and maintenance of a plant with a power generation capacity greater than 3000kW
5 years’ practical experience in an industrial plant, including knowledge of boiler operations.
3 years’ experience in leading a skilled maintenance team.
3 years’ experience with CAD.

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