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Commissioning Plant Engineer (KZN)


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 October 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

A leading medical device organisation is establishing a new medical device manufacturing facility and seeks an experienced Project Manager / Commissioning Engineer to drive the setup commissioning and operational readiness of the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Extensive CAPEX projects machinery selection supplier negotiations and commissioning activities.
  • Lead the full project lifecycle: planning costing equipment procurement installation commissioning and handover into operations.
  • Develop efficient production processes plant layout and operational workflows.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP health & safety and regulatory standards.
  • Manage contractors suppliers and technical teams during plant establishment.
  • Establish KPIs production standards and operational readiness for sustainable commercial output.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing/factory environments.
  • Proven track record in commissioning manufacturing facilities ideally within medical devices pharmaceuticals or regulated highvolume production.
  • Strong CAPEX and machinery commissioning experience.
  • GMR Factories certification essential.
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing machinery production processes and compliance frameworks.
  • Excellent project management stakeholder coordination and problemsolving skills.

Competencies:

  • Handson technically capable and commercially minded.
  • Strong in project planning execution and cost analysis.
  • Effective communicator and confident negotiator.

Solutionsfocused able to troubleshoot operational challenges under pressure.

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Required Experience:

IC