Site Engineer
- Location
- Bellville, Western Cape
- Contract
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Site Engineer with Sabenza IT & Recruitment. The position involves leading facilities, maintenance, utilities, and site services functions. The primary objective is to ensure equipment reliability, operational uptime, and a safe, compliant work environment, while also driving maintenance systems and engineering improvement initiatives across the site. The Site Engineer will play a critical role in supporting automation, managing infrastructure, and delivering technical projects to enable efficient and scalable operations. **What you will do** * Lead all equipment maintenance and reliability initiatives. * Implement preventive and planned maintenance systems. * Manage machine breakdowns and root cause problem solving. * Support automation, PLC systems and production technology. * Oversee site utilities (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water systems). * Manage facilities, infrastructure and contractor services. * Ensure site compliance with safety, GMP and operational standards. * Oversee site services (security, cleaning, waste, pest control). * Lead engineering and continuous improvement projects. * Support equipment installation, commissioning and optimisation. * Implement and manage CMMS / maintenance systems. * Develop maintenance KPIs and reporting systems. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Experience:** * Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. * Strong experience with automated equipment and systems. * Experience with PLCs, sensors, drives and control systems. * Experience implementing maintenance systems. * Experience managing technical projects and contractors. * FMCG / cosmetics / pharmaceutical experience (advantageous). * **Knowledge:** * PLC programming and troubleshooting. * Mechanical and electrical fault finding. * Preventive and planned maintenance systems. * Facilities and utilities management. * Root cause analysis and continuous improvement. * Technical documentation and SOP development. * Maintenance KPIs and reporting systems. * **Other Details/Experience/Requirements:** * Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or related field. * Exposure to automation and industrial systems. * Strong project management capability. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. * High level of accountability and ownership. * Willingness to provide after-hours support when required. **Who should apply** This role is for an experienced Site Engineer with a minimum of 5-8 years in a manufacturing or industrial setting, who can lead maintenance, facilities, utilities, and site services. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with automated equipment, PLCs, maintenance systems, and managing technical projects and contractors. They should possess a Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or a related field, along with knowledge in PLC programming, mechanical/electrical fault finding, and continuous improvement. The applicant must demonstrate strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills, exhibit high accountability, and be willing to provide after-hours support. Experience in FMCG, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals is considered advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/bellville/site-engineer-id-7606864 Source: jobmail
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At a glance
- At least 5 years of experience.
- Project management
- PLC programming
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