Junior Mechanical Engineer-Plant

SoluGrowth (Pty) Ltd.

2026/04/20   JHB West Rand


Job Ref #: SG-672
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
MAIN PURPOSE: The Junior Plant Engineer – is responsible for designing and delivering on engineering plan and projects for all SOAF (Southern Africa) plants, although most of the time will be spent in supporting the local plants’ maintenance teams in implementation/improvement of proper equipment and maintenance when and where needed
Job Description
  1. MAIN PURPOSE:

The Junior Plant Engineer – is responsible for designing and delivering on engineering plan and projects for all SOAF (Southern Africa) plants, although most of the time will be spent in supporting the local plants’ maintenance teams in implementation/improvement of proper equipment and maintenance when and where needed

Job Requirements

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilities & Infrastructure:

  • Responsible to define, plan, order and direct utilities installations
  • Performs cost analysis for facility or utilities equipment
  • Monitors the production plant infrastructure equipment parameters to ensure operation within accepted, defined specifications including electrical power usage
  • Briefs and manages all contractors to either newly install, repair or maintain the above-mentioned infrastructure equipment
  • Coordinates all infrastructure project with clear project objectives and a timetable to ensure that all tasks are completed within time and budget
  • Assists in design and coordination of plant layout with CAD 
  • Reviews plant layout design for compliance with local law, engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements 
  • Updates our internal ERP system (eMIS) in terms of energy and water consumption, costs, and infrastructure 
  • Participates in designing, updating drawing layouts, managing and or monitoring small to midsize projects regarding the facility and utilities.
  • Coordinates and develops facility and infrastructure team/Maintenance team Production & Productivity:
  • Communicates any impact on planning with related departments • Assist maintenance on infrastructure or engineering matters Product Quality:
  • Ensures that any project/engineering activities do not impact the quality of our products that is being produced •     Assists local Maintenance, Quality and Production departments on any customer quality concern when needed Safety Awareness:
  • Ensures 5S procedures and activities are followed as per SOPs
  • Ensures that safety procedures are being carried out and followed •            Strong sense of safety in any aspect Others:
  • Supports preparation of maintenance budget
  • Assist with setup and negotiation of maintenance contracts and Budgets •             Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at any point of time

     

    Based on the Business Process Management (BPM) processes the job holder is responsible for: 

    S6 (Assure product conformity)

  • S6.3 Responsible to comply with all Hygiene requirements in the plant.
  • S6.2 Support complaint handling by reporting all identified non-conformities and support in the implementation of effective corrective actions determined by the process owner, when needed.

    S10 (Ensure occupational health, safety and environment)

  • Ensure that HSE compliance in own area of responsibility.
  • Report any incident or unsafe conditions seen in the plant/ work area.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have technical experience/Insight
  • Project management skills including MS Project, Excel, Word
  • AutoCAD 2D layout skills
  • Profound communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork and conflict management skills
  • Very good command of written and spoken English
  • Familiar with 5S and lean management tools
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office 
  • Interaction with the production, quality and logistics team as required

OTHERS:

  • High level of energy.
  • Must be able to work weekends and overtime (if required).
  • Able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold.
  • It is required to always act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner by adhering to all policies and procedures and Safety Standards.
  • Must have Integrity and fit to company culture in terms of punctuality, attitude, responsibility, department integration, personnel respect, strictness, accuracy, and H&S standards.