Plant Engineer (BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineer)

Recruiter:

Prosperitas Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB000122/KV

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R1 million Annually

SUMMARY:
An established FMCG manufacturing operation is looking for a practical, solutions-driven Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of plant reliability, maintenance strategy, equipment performance, and engineering improvement projects.

This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who enjoys being on the factory floor, solving technical problems, driving continuous improvement, and leading maintenance teams to deliver world-class operational performance.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Drive plant reliability through planned, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs.
Lead fault-finding, root cause analysis, and equipment performance improvement initiatives.
Manage mechanical maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise production output.
Develop and execute CAPEX and major maintenance projects.
Oversee contractors and suppliers, ensuring quality, safety, and project compliance.
Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts strategies, and asset lifecycle planning.
Ensure compliance with OHS and statutory engineering requirements.

Requirements:

BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum 10 years' engineering experience within an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment.
Strong background in maintenance, plant engineering, and project management.
Experience with rotating equipment, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and manufacturing machinery.
Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

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