Operational Continuity & Production Support
- Ensure continuous availability and reliability of all production equipment and utilities to meet production schedules and OEE targets.
- Monitor daily operational performance (OEE, uptime, throughput) and intervene to resolve bottlenecks or resource constraints.
- Provide engineering support during start-ups, line changes and product introductions to minimize downtime and ensure smooth handover to Production.
- Maintain an on-call escalation framework for 24/7 response to critical breakdowns and major incidents.
Utilities & Systems Management
- Take ownership for the operation and reliability of core site utilities (steam boilers, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, purified/pharmaceutical water systems, wastewater treatment, site electrical distribution).
- Ensure utility control philosophies, setpoints and operating procedures are documented, validated and followed.
- Drive optimization initiatives for energy use, water consumption and utility efficiency.
Maintenance Strategy & Execution
- Develop and oversee preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes (CMMS-driven), ensuring ≥ planned PM adherence and effective backlog control.
- Implement and mature condition-based and predictive maintenance methods (vibration, thermography, oil analysis) to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Schedule and lead major shutdowns and turnarounds—plan scope, resource allocation, contractor engagement, safety, and handover.
Project Delivery & Capital Works
- Lead engineering input for capital projects, facility upgrades and equipment installations: define scope, prepare CAPEX justifications, manage vendors, and oversee commissioning/qualification activities.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on budget and on schedule and that handover documentation, drawings and O&M manuals are completed.
Compliance, Validation & Quality Systems
- Ensure engineering activities support a SAHPRA/GMP-compliant manufacturing environment — maintain equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration and validation documentation.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to manage deviations, change controls, CAPAs and ensure engineering corrective actions are implemented and verified.
- Maintain audit readiness: prepare engineering responses for internal and external inspections and ensure timely closure of findings.
Financial & Resource Management
- Prepare and manage the Engineering Opex and Capex budgets, forecasting requirements, and reporting on spend vs budget.
- Implement cost control initiatives and evaluate lifecycle cost when approving repairs vs replace decisions.
- Determine and secure appropriate staffing and contractor resources to meet delivery commitments.
Team Leadership, Development & Organisation
- Build, lead and develop a high-performing engineering function: set objectives, conduct performance reviews, coach staff and establish succession plans.
- Create and deliver technical training plans to maintain competency across crafts (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) and to introduce new technologies and safety standards.
- Foster a collaborative, continuous-improvement culture within the engineering team and across operations.
Contractor & Supplier Management
- Select, negotiate and manage third-party providers and service contracts (maintenance contracts, specialized services).
- Define SLAs/KPIs for contractors, conduct performance reviews and enforce contractual compliance.
- Ensure procurement of spares and long-lead items is aligned with criticality and risk mitigation plans.
Risk Management, Health & Safety
- Ensure all engineering works comply with OHS, environmental and internal SHE standards; approve high-risk work permits and ensure proper risk assessments and safe work procedures are in place.
- Lead incident investigations for engineering-related events and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented.
- Drive initiatives to eliminate safety risks in engineering tasks and to improve housekeeping and ergonomic conditions.
Documentation, Standards & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation, as-built drawings and equipment files; ensure configuration control and change management for engineering records.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions and engineering policies.
- Lead continuous improvement and reliability engineering activities (RCA, FMEA, 5-Why) to drive reduction in MUV, yield loss and equipment failure rates.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) with a tertiary qualification in BSc Engineering / BTech / National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- GCC (Government Certificate of Competence) – mandatory.
- Postgraduate qualification in Engineering Management, Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent would be advantageous.
- Professional registration (Pr.Eng/Pr.Tech) with ECSA preferred.
- Minimum 10 years’ progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering or facilities/maintenance management role within a pharmaceutical, FMCG, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience in facilities management, utilities management, and equipment reliability.
- Demonstrated experience in cGMP, SAHPRA compliance, and ISO quality management systems.
- Proven ability to manage large engineering teams and implement succession planning.
- Track record in Capex planning, project execution, and financial control.
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