Senior Engineering Manager with GCC Factories

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002219/MAR

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1500000 Annually

SUMMARY:
ð¨ SENIOR SPECIALIST ENGINEERING MANAGER (Paper & Pulp / Tissue / Milling) ð¨
ð Location: East Rand
ð Industry: Paper, Pulp, Tissue & Milling Manufacturing
ð Start Date: 1 May , Latest 1 June 2025
ð Permanent Position | Executive Level
You will report into the Operations Manager and the MD of the Plant
Are you a strategic Engineering Leader with deep-rooted expertise in high-volume Paper, Pulp, Tissue, or Milling plant operations? Are you ready to take charge of one of the most complex and high-capacity manufacturing facilities in South Africa? This role is open to all South Africans.

POSITION INFO:
We are recruiting for a Senior Specialist Engineering Manager to lead and optimise the full engineering function of a large-scale production plant. The successful candidate will take ownership as the Responsible Engineer (GCC Factories), ensuring world-class reliability, uptime, and operational readiness across the facility.

ð§ Key Responsibilities:

Full engineering leadership of a large-scale manufacturing plant, including mechanical, electrical, and utilities.
Drive maximum plant availability, uptime, and asset care excellence.
Lead a technical team of 50–80 skilled staff, including Engineers, Artisans, and Technicians.
Implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies aligned to best-practice standards.
Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and assume accountability as the GCC Factories Responsible Engineer.
Oversee CAPEX projects, upgrades, and long-term plant optimisation strategies.
Report into executive leadership and provide strategic engineering insight and input at board level.
Your OPEX budget in this role will be R30 to R60 Million Per Year

ð Minimum Requirements:

BSc / BEng Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering – from a recognised South African University (Non-negotiable).
GCC Factories Certificate – Registered and valid.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in heavy manufacturing environments with at least 5 years at a senior plant leadership level.
Proven expertise in the Paper, Pulp, Tissue, or Milling sectors.
Strong track record of managing large technical teams (50–80+ staff).
Excellent project management, cost control, and plant optimisation skills.
High-level decision-making, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

ð¼ What’s in it for you?

Executive-level exposure and influence.
Highly competitive salary package with performance bonuses.
The opportunity to lead one of the most complex and technologically advanced plants in the sector.
Autonomy to drive innovation and excellence in plant engineering.

Only candidates with a valid GCC Factories and South African BSc/BEng degrees will be considered.

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