Our esteemed client, a leading entity in the manufacturing sector and a prominent member of a publicly traded group, is seeking a dynamic and resilient Graduate Engineer. This role is highly demanding and requires an individual capable of excelling in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Lab and / or manufacturing experience will be advantageous.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Seeking (BSc(Eng)) or BENG Graduates , unfortunately, BTech graduates will not be considered.
Degree applicable to the following disciplines :
- Chemical (preferred)
- Mechanical
- Process
- Quality
- Electrical
- Mechatronics
- Maintenance
- Industrial
Job Summary
In this challenging role, a probationary period is applicable. During this period, the successful candidate will be assessed on their understanding of processes and equipment. They will be assigned various tasks, and upon successful completion, there may be an opportunity for permanent employment. This role offers career progression, allowing the candidate to start their career with the company and potentially advance to Head of Department (HOD) and factory management positions.
The environment is highly demanding; the hours are long, physical fitness is essential, and it is crucial that the successful candidate can be "hands-on" at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Provide support to the CEO, Senior Factory Manager, and Deputy Factory Managers in operational management and team development within the factory.Possess excellent maintenance skills.Ensure asset preservation through the development, implementation, and management of effective systems.Develop and implement best practices in all areas of the factory.Act as a credible leader, guiding and developing operational teams and individuals to achieve targets.Drive continuous improvements and waste elimination to reduce costs and enhance quality.Manage capital projects effectively.Exercise financial control over factory costs.Oversee safety and risk management in compliance with legislation.Ensure the factory remains focused on agreed key performance indicators.Key Strengths / Abilities
Ability to work autonomouslyEnergetic, proactive, and highly motivatedManage growth and change in a professional and entrepreneurial mannerAdaptive and creative in achieving targetsHands-on and results-drivenFocused on customer and business needsTenacious in goal attainmentElevated level of attention to detailAnalytical and meticulous problem solverCapable of identifying opportunitiesChallenge established practices to evaluate the validityPossesses engineering and project management skills to drive and deliver continuous improvementStrong work ethicStrategic and big-picture thinkerDemonstrates emotional intelligence, robustness, and diplomacyMinimum Qualifications & Experience
Minimum BSc Degree in Engineering (as specified above)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong proficiency in matric mathematics, with a minimum score of 80%Above-average academic performance on transcripts