HEAD OF ENGINEERING (Manufacturing Environment)

Network Contracting

Full-time Business Engineering & Management
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Location
South-Africa, gauteng, South-Africa
Posted
July 27, 2026

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the full engineering and maintenance function across the facility
  • Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with business and production goals
  • Ensure maximum plant uptime through effective preventative and predictive maintenance systems
  • Manage capital projects, plant upgrades, and equipment installations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM, RCA, OEE improvement)
  • Oversee compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
  • Manage budgets, cost control, and engineering expenditure
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (Electrical, Mechanical, and Technical teams)
  • Liaise with production, operations, and senior leadership to support production targets
  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and engineering best practices
  • Manage contractor performance and external service providers