Production Engineer

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Production Engineer in Bethal, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.

Overview

This Production Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Bethal. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Bethal team on trust, and the Production Engineer role will feel that from week one.

On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Bethal also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Bethal.

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

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.

About the Team

On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Bethal office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

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

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

Your Future Here

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

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bethal have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Daily Duties

• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production

Essential Criteria

• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• 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.