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.
To apply upload your CV to the link or email response at
Required Experience:
IC