Responsibilities
- Lead large Capex projects (1 MCHF) across Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical disciplines.
- Ensure all works meet GMP, FSSC, and SHE standards.
- Oversee scope development, design, and execution in collaboration with contractors and internal teams.
- Act as the primary point of contact for contractors, ensuring alignment with project scope and timelines.
- Write and manage daily Permits to Work (PTWs) for contractor activities.
- Maintain overall Site Engineering compliance, including Maintenance and Project work.
- Ensure accurate "as‑installed" drawings and comprehensive Operating & Maintenance documentation.
- Administer purchasing and stock control for project‑related parts and ensure proper handover to Production and Maintenance teams.
- Liaise with the Plant Director, Site Maintenance Manager, and Project Manager to align priorities.
- Coordinate and lead internal teams and external partners to resolve technical queries efficiently.
- Support contractors to ensure unhindered progress and timely completion of work.
- Identify and resolve snags in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate testing and commissioning activities, ensuring data is accurately recorded.
- Ensure Management of Change (MOC), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and site commissioning are executed to standard.
- Oversee successful handover of completed projects to factory production teams.
Qualifications
Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.Proven experience in the food processing industry.Project Management certification (required).Lean Six Sigma qualification (preferred).Government Certificate of Compliance (GCC) – South Africa (required).Strong organisational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage contractors and ensure timely, high‑quality project delivery.Benefits
A transformative journey of learning, growth, and innovation.The opportunity to shape the future of sustainable food technology.A collaborative and purpose‑driven culture focused on improving lives.The chance to lead breakthrough engineering projects with global impact.Company Overview
At dsm‑firmenich, we don't just meet expectations – we go beyond them. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavour, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too.
Career Growth
With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders.
Values and Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. If you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help.
Agency Statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm‑firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
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