Plant Engineer – Manufacturing & Reliability

About the role

Clover is recruiting a Plant Engineer for its Production Department in Queensburgh, KwaZulu‑Natal. This permanent engineering management position is responsible for plant reliability, equipment availability, technical compliance and continuous improvement across manufacturing and production processes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the overall engineering function at the branch.
• Oversee maintenance, mechanical, process control and SHE functions.
• Plan and execute routine and major maintenance activities.
• Align engineering activities with production strategies.
• Manage modification control processes and HAZOP studies.
• Improve plant productivity, reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure safe operation of plant and equipment in line with GMR 2 requirements.
• Manage the site’s SHE function and clinic.
• Set performance targets and manage employee performance.
• Develop team competencies and succession plans.
• Manage fixed costs, capital expenditure and maintenance budgets.
• Monitor energy and services costs and identify efficiency improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC).
• Fluent Business English.
• Valid Code 08 driver's licence.
• People management experience.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Advanced computer literacy.
• Project management.
• Problem‑solving and effective decision‑making.
• Leadership and coaching.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.