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Plant Engineer

Job in Mpumalanga, 1050, South Africa
Listing for: The Legends Agency
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Mpumalanga

Ready to roll up your sleeves and drive real change from the ground up? Were looking for a Plant Engineer who’s not just a strategic thinker but a doer. Someone who thrives both in the control room and on the plant floor, inspecting, troubleshooting, and getting hands-on with equipment to optimize operations and maximize uptime.

If youre a powerhouse of engineering excellence with a passion for plant maintenance, process improvement, and safety-first operations, this is your opportunity to lead with impact.

What Youll Own & Drive
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize all plant-critical equipment with a strong focus on process reliability and efficiency
  • Get hands-on, inspect and support planned maintenance alongside the maintenance team
  • Drive a culture of preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and boost plant availability
  • Lead the implementation of engineering strategies, policies, and procedures to align with O&M goals
  • Conduct root cause analysis for major equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions
  • Ensure top-tier compliance with environmental, safety, and legal standards
  • Coach and collaborate with teams to execute engineering excellence at every level
What You Bring to the Plant Floor
:
Qualifications
:
  • Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent
  • GCC Factories (a must-have for this role)
  • Commercial training or project exposure is a strong advantage
Experience
:
  • 15+ years as a Plant Engineer in a power plant or utilities environment
  • Deep knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment optimization, and planned maintenance strategy
  • Master of SHERQ systems, OHS legislation, and General Machinery Regulations
  • Strong knowledge of plant operations, risk management, and engineering controls
  • Ability to lead from the front and not shy away from getting hands-on when needed
  • Meticulous, methodical, and analytical with strong problem-solving ability
  • Comfortable with data analysis, report writing, project management, and team leadership
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, CMMS, and performance monitoring tools
You Are:
  • Proactive, solution-focused, and highly reliable
  • A natural leader with a coaching mindset
  • Laser-focused on safety, compliance, and operational excellence
  • Ready to respond in emergencies and lead by example under pressure
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