Industrial Engineer

This is a current vacancy. Role: Industrial Engineer. Location: Mmabatho, North West. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

About This Position

An experienced Industrial Engineer is needed to support operations in Mmabatho. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in North West.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in North West make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Quality is everyone's job. Whether the Industrial Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Industrial Engineer to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the engineering jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Mmabatho much easier.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across North West, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mmabatho.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across North West.

Your Workplace

The environment combines office-based design and planning with site-based execution. Safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team works.

In addition, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mmabatho site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

About Mmabatho

Mmabatho continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with near the Sun City corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Mmabatho cite the location as one of the role's quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mmabatho, North West.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Mmabatho.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there opportunity for promotion?

Definitely. Strong performers regularly move into senior, supervisory or specialist roles within the business.

Is training provided for this position?

Yes. New joiners receive structured onboarding, and ongoing coaching and skills development are built into how the team operates.

Is this position open to recent graduates?

On top of that, yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.

Are reference and background checks conducted?

Equally, yes. Reference, criminal and qualification checks are part of the standard pre-employment process.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Mmabatho group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Beyond that, the team mix in Mmabatho reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Growing With Us

Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Mmabatho have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mmabatho team member.

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mmabatho have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Mmabatho contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in North West.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mmabatho teams.

Beyond that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Mmabatho keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in North West.

Core Functions

• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes

Who We're Looking For

• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• 3-5 years' relevant engineering experience in industry
• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.