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1

Position Overview

Clover is recruiting a Plant Engineer for its Production Department in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a permanent engineering management position responsible for plant reliability, equipment availability, technical compliance and continuous improvement across manufacturing and production processes. The successful candidate will manage the engineering function, staff, maintenance activities, site safety and engineering-related costs.

1

Position Overview

Clover is recruiting a Plant Engineer for its Production Department in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a permanent engineering management position responsible for plant reliability, equipment availability, technical compliance and continuous improvement across manufacturing and production processes. The successful candidate will manage the engineering function, staff, maintenance activities, site safety and engineering-related costs.

1

Position Overview

Clover is recruiting a Plant Engineer for its Production Department in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a permanent engineering management position responsible for plant reliability, equipment availability, technical compliance and continuous improvement across manufacturing and production processes. The successful candidate will manage the engineering function, staff, maintenance activities, site safety and engineering-related costs.

1

Position Overview

Clover is recruiting a Plant Engineer for its Production Department in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a permanent engineering management position responsible for plant reliability, equipment availability, technical compliance and continuous improvement across manufacturing and production processes. The successful candidate will manage the engineering function, staff, maintenance activities, site safety and engineering-related costs.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

  • Fluent Business English

  • Valid Code 08 driver's licence

  • Advanced computer literacy

  • Relevant experience applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes

  • People management experience

  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays


Key Competencies:

  • Leadership, coaching and staff development

  • Problem-solving and effective decision-making

  • Project management and numerical skills

  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities

  • Ability to influence and collaborate with others

  • Proactive, results-driven and customer-oriented approach

  • Resilience, flexibility and determination

  • Ability to build and manage high-performing teams


NB: A relevant engineering degree and GCC are listed as requirements. Applicants should also be prepared for shift work, including weekends and public holidays.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

  • Fluent Business English

  • Valid Code 08 driver's licence

  • Advanced computer literacy

  • Relevant experience applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes

  • People management experience

  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays


Key Competencies:

  • Leadership, coaching and staff development

  • Problem-solving and effective decision-making

  • Project management and numerical skills

  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities

  • Ability to influence and collaborate with others

  • Proactive, results-driven and customer-oriented approach

  • Resilience, flexibility and determination

  • Ability to build and manage high-performing teams


NB: A relevant engineering degree and GCC are listed as requirements. Applicants should also be prepared for shift work, including weekends and public holidays.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

  • Fluent Business English

  • Valid Code 08 driver's licence

  • Advanced computer literacy

  • Relevant experience applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes

  • People management experience

  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays


Key Competencies:

  • Leadership, coaching and staff development

  • Problem-solving and effective decision-making

  • Project management and numerical skills

  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities

  • Ability to influence and collaborate with others

  • Proactive, results-driven and customer-oriented approach

  • Resilience, flexibility and determination

  • Ability to build and manage high-performing teams


NB: A relevant engineering degree and GCC are listed as requirements. Applicants should also be prepared for shift work, including weekends and public holidays.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

  • Fluent Business English

  • Valid Code 08 driver's licence

  • Advanced computer literacy

  • Relevant experience applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes

  • People management experience

  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays


Key Competencies:

  • Leadership, coaching and staff development

  • Problem-solving and effective decision-making

  • Project management and numerical skills

  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities

  • Ability to influence and collaborate with others

  • Proactive, results-driven and customer-oriented approach

  • Resilience, flexibility and determination

  • Ability to build and manage high-performing teams


NB: A relevant engineering degree and GCC are listed as requirements. Applicants should also be prepared for shift work, including weekends and public holidays.

3

Key Responsibilities

Engineering and Plant Management

  • 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.


Staff Management

  • Set performance targets and manage employee performance.

  • Develop team competencies and succession plans.

  • Manage departmental reporting functions.

  • Train, coach and develop engineering staff.

  • Act as master coach for Clover Way Better teams.


Cost and Project Management

  • Manage fixed costs, capital expenditure and maintenance budgets.

  • Monitor energy and services costs and identify efficiency improvements.

  • Assist in developing technical standards, specifications, drawings and process-control requirements.

  • Oversee the execution of engineering projects.


Tip: Highlight your engineering management, maintenance planning, plant reliability, safety compliance, budgeting and people leadership experience on your CV.

3

Key Responsibilities

Engineering and Plant Management

  • 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.


Staff Management

  • Set performance targets and manage employee performance.

  • Develop team competencies and succession plans.

  • Manage departmental reporting functions.

  • Train, coach and develop engineering staff.

  • Act as master coach for Clover Way Better teams.


Cost and Project Management

  • Manage fixed costs, capital expenditure and maintenance budgets.

  • Monitor energy and services costs and identify efficiency improvements.

  • Assist in developing technical standards, specifications, drawings and process-control requirements.

  • Oversee the execution of engineering projects.


Tip: Highlight your engineering management, maintenance planning, plant reliability, safety compliance, budgeting and people leadership experience on your CV.

3

Key Responsibilities

Engineering and Plant Management

  • 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.


Staff Management

  • Set performance targets and manage employee performance.

  • Develop team competencies and succession plans.

  • Manage departmental reporting functions.

  • Train, coach and develop engineering staff.

  • Act as master coach for Clover Way Better teams.


Cost and Project Management

  • Manage fixed costs, capital expenditure and maintenance budgets.

  • Monitor energy and services costs and identify efficiency improvements.

  • Assist in developing technical standards, specifications, drawings and process-control requirements.

  • Oversee the execution of engineering projects.


Tip: Highlight your engineering management, maintenance planning, plant reliability, safety compliance, budgeting and people leadership experience on your CV.

3

Key Responsibilities

Engineering and Plant Management

  • 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.


Staff Management

  • Set performance targets and manage employee performance.

  • Develop team competencies and succession plans.

  • Manage departmental reporting functions.

  • Train, coach and develop engineering staff.

  • Act as master coach for Clover Way Better teams.


Cost and Project Management

  • Manage fixed costs, capital expenditure and maintenance budgets.

  • Monitor energy and services costs and identify efficiency improvements.

  • Assist in developing technical standards, specifications, drawings and process-control requirements.

  • Oversee the execution of engineering projects.


Tip: Highlight your engineering management, maintenance planning, plant reliability, safety compliance, budgeting and people leadership experience on your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment with Clover

  • Experience managing an industrial engineering function

  • Exposure to plant maintenance and production operations

  • Experience with engineering projects and technical standards

  • Opportunities to develop leadership and people management skills

  • Experience in plant productivity and continuous improvement


Tip: Include examples of engineering projects, maintenance improvements, cost management and team leadership that demonstrate your ability to manage a plant engineering function.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment with Clover

  • Experience managing an industrial engineering function

  • Exposure to plant maintenance and production operations

  • Experience with engineering projects and technical standards

  • Opportunities to develop leadership and people management skills

  • Experience in plant productivity and continuous improvement


Tip: Include examples of engineering projects, maintenance improvements, cost management and team leadership that demonstrate your ability to manage a plant engineering function.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment with Clover

  • Experience managing an industrial engineering function

  • Exposure to plant maintenance and production operations

  • Experience with engineering projects and technical standards

  • Opportunities to develop leadership and people management skills

  • Experience in plant productivity and continuous improvement


Tip: Include examples of engineering projects, maintenance improvements, cost management and team leadership that demonstrate your ability to manage a plant engineering function.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment with Clover

  • Experience managing an industrial engineering function

  • Exposure to plant maintenance and production operations

  • Experience with engineering projects and technical standards

  • Opportunities to develop leadership and people management skills

  • Experience in plant productivity and continuous improvement


Tip: Include examples of engineering projects, maintenance improvements, cost management and team leadership that demonstrate your ability to manage a plant engineering function.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Prepare:

  • Updated CV

  • Engineering degree details

  • GCC documentation

  • Valid driver's licence details

  • Relevant supporting documents as requested


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full employment history

  • Engineering qualifications

  • Plant and maintenance management experience

  • Technical and process-control skills

  • People management experience

  • Project management experience

  • Relevant achievements and professional training


  • Closing date: 07 October 2026

  • Apply early to avoid missing the deadline.

  • Click the Apply Button to access the official Clover application page.


Tip: Clearly demonstrate your GCC, engineering qualifications and relevant management experience. These are central requirements for the role.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Prepare:

  • Updated CV

  • Engineering degree details

  • GCC documentation

  • Valid driver's licence details

  • Relevant supporting documents as requested


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full employment history

  • Engineering qualifications

  • Plant and maintenance management experience

  • Technical and process-control skills

  • People management experience

  • Project management experience

  • Relevant achievements and professional training


  • Closing date: 07 October 2026

  • Apply early to avoid missing the deadline.

  • Click the Apply Button to access the official Clover application page.


Tip: Clearly demonstrate your GCC, engineering qualifications and relevant management experience. These are central requirements for the role.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Prepare:

  • Updated CV

  • Engineering degree details

  • GCC documentation

  • Valid driver's licence details

  • Relevant supporting documents as requested


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full employment history

  • Engineering qualifications

  • Plant and maintenance management experience

  • Technical and process-control skills

  • People management experience

  • Project management experience

  • Relevant achievements and professional training


  • Closing date: 07 October 2026

  • Apply early to avoid missing the deadline.

  • Click the Apply Button to access the official Clover application page.


Tip: Clearly demonstrate your GCC, engineering qualifications and relevant management experience. These are central requirements for the role.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Prepare:

  • Updated CV

  • Engineering degree details

  • GCC documentation

  • Valid driver's licence details

  • Relevant supporting documents as requested


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full employment history

  • Engineering qualifications

  • Plant and maintenance management experience

  • Technical and process-control skills

  • People management experience

  • Project management experience

  • Relevant achievements and professional training


  • Closing date: 07 October 2026

  • Apply early to avoid missing the deadline.

  • Click the Apply Button to access the official Clover application page.


Tip: Clearly demonstrate your GCC, engineering qualifications and relevant management experience. These are central requirements for the role.

6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this position? We've got answer!


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a GCC.

Where is the position based?

The position is based in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Is work experience required?

Yes. Relevant experience applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes, along with people management experience, is required. The advert does not specify a minimum number of years.

Is a driver's licence required?

Yes. A valid Code 08 driver's licence is listed as a requirement.

Does the role involve shift work?

Yes. Applicants must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

When is the closing date?

Applications close on 07 October 2026.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this position? We've got answer!


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a GCC.

Where is the position based?

The position is based in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Is work experience required?

Yes. Relevant experience applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes, along with people management experience, is required. The advert does not specify a minimum number of years.

Is a driver's licence required?

Yes. A valid Code 08 driver's licence is listed as a requirement.

Does the role involve shift work?

Yes. Applicants must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

When is the closing date?

Applications close on 07 October 2026.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this position? We've got answer!


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a GCC.

Where is the position based?

The position is based in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Is work experience required?

Yes. Relevant experience applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes, along with people management experience, is required. The advert does not specify a minimum number of years.

Is a driver's licence required?

Yes. A valid Code 08 driver's licence is listed as a requirement.

Does the role involve shift work?

Yes. Applicants must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

When is the closing date?

Applications close on 07 October 2026.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this position? We've got answer!


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a GCC.

Where is the position based?

The position is based in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Is work experience required?

Yes. Relevant experience applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes, along with people management experience, is required. The advert does not specify a minimum number of years.

Is a driver's licence required?

Yes. A valid Code 08 driver's licence is listed as a requirement.

Does the role involve shift work?

Yes. Applicants must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

When is the closing date?

Applications close on 07 October 2026.


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Spanisam is an independent job board that redirects applicants to employers' official recruitment portals and does not collect applications. Always verify vacancy details and application instructions through the official Clover website before applying.

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