Maintenance Engineer

The purpose of this Maintenance Engineer role is to develop detailed engineering designs and liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.

You will be based at the Sasolburg operation in Free State. You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team in a professional setting. The culture is down-to-earth, with a real focus on getting things right. Do not wait — submit your details and take the next step.

The role is based on a production floor where quality control and throughput targets are central.

• Manage engineering projects from feasibility through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with relevant standards, codes of practice, health and safety regulations, and environmental legislation.
• Monitor and control project budgets, schedules, and resources, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly communicated.
• Conduct technical analyses including stress analysis, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and structural integrity using industry-standard software.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering in the relevant discipline from a university accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• A minimum of five to eight years of postgraduate engineering experience with demonstrable project achievements in the relevant sector.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across engineering disciplines for integrated project outcomes.
• Proficiency in engineering design and analysis software relevant to the discipline such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or MATLAB.
• Professional registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng, or candidate registration actively working towards professional registration.
• Strong project management skills including scheduling, cost estimation, and contract administration.