Mechanical Engineer

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Location: Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa

Business Unit: Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain (MOS) | Process Optimisation and Technology

Reports To: Technical Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Submission Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Join MOS and help build the foundation for sustainable growth.

Omnia's Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain (MOS) function enables business performance across the Group through world-class manufacturing, procurement, logistics and supply chain capabilities. Our teams play a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient and reliable operations that support customers across our agriculture, mining and chemicals businesses.

As part of Omnia Holdings Limited (JSE: OMN), you'll join a global, diversified business operating across the agriculture, mining and chemicals sectors. With operations in 23 countries, customers in more than 40 countries, over 70 distribution centres, and approximately 3,800 employees worldwide, Omnia develops innovative products, technologies and services that support food security, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development. Through science, innovation and collaboration, we help customers use resources more efficiently, solve complex operational challenges and create lasting value for a changing world.

At Omnia, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful challenges, and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation committed to innovation, learning and sustainable impact.

Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.

ROLE IMPACT

Design and implement new mechanical equipment and project manage installations. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure process safety adherence:

• Prevent occupational and process safety incidents by implementing integral safe design principles.
• Conducting risk assessments for tasks and process deviations.
• Facilitating Design Reviews, risk assessments and Hazop Studies to minimise risks of new projects.
• Find root causes and mitigating actions to prevent/eliminate safety incidents.

Drive high-performance targets with the team:

• Process development and mechanical design.
• Driving focused and continuous improvement.
• Review expense report and correct deviations.
• Correct performance deviations.
• Communicate progress to performance indicators to all levels.
• Identify process deviations, their root causes and take corrective action.
• Ensure reliability of processes.
• Managing costs according to budget.
• Providing technical support to production facility.
• Equipment sizing, procurement and Commissioning.

Effective project and team management:

• Frequent engagement with Production and other relevant stakeholders.
• Resource & Project Management.
• Factoring safety risk, maintenance costs, capital expense into plans.
• Procuring equipment, instrumentation, piping and valves.
• Testing control loops.
• Team member in Pre, cold & hot Commissioning.
• Responsible for BEP and managing EPC for projects.

To ensure quality adherence:

• Monitor and take corrective action on reliability issues.
• Ensure projects undertaken are executed to specified standard and with excellence.

Excellent & systematic administration:

• Proper written communication and interpretation.
• Preparing papers on Capital expenditure requests detailing financial costs versus benefits for projects.
• Writing reports, preparing presentations, creating graphs from data (data reporting),
• Sending emails, running meetings, text, social media savvy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Matric (Maths and Science)
• BSc Mechanical Engineering
• ECSA - PR.Eng. (Will be an advantage)

Experience

• 6 - 10 years Industrial Experience
• Six sigma green belt will be an advantage

Key Competencies

Knowledge

• Familiar / Competent in Microsoft Office
• Competent CRS Payroll Solutions
• CMMS, Maintenance Software

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Decision making
• Teamwork
• Work standards
• Reliability
• Motivation of self and others
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Integrity and trust
• Communication skills
• Planning and organization
• Stress tolerance
• Initiative
• Building relationships

Functional / Technical Competency

• Coaching and Mentoring
• Facilitation / Meetings
• Project Management
• Researching
• Effective Change Management
• Conflict Management
• Product Knowledge
• Root-cause analysis
• Excellent Customer Service

Cross-Functional Competency

• Collaboration
• Functional Integration

Leadership Competency

• Drive for Results
• Strategic Agility
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Motivating Others
• Business Acumen

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

A diverse team drives stronger outcomes. At Omnia, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds strengthen our ability to innovate, solve complex challenges and create sustainable value. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to excellence, collaboration and making a positive impact.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

Thank you for considering a career with Omnia. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. Our Talent Acquisition team carefully reviews every application received. While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we encourage you to keep exploring future opportunities within the Omnia Group as we continue to grow our teams across agriculture, mining and chemicals. We wish you every success in your career journey and thank you for your interest in being part of our purpose: Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.