Site Engineer

Description

This role will have overall engineering and maintenance responsibility for CTP’s Parow site , which comprises the CTP Newspapers, CTP Printers, and SA Litho Labels printing and packaging divisions. The incumbent will ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all plant machinery, equipment, and infrastructure across the site, supporting the operational requirements of each division. The role requires close collaboration with production and operational management to maintain high equipment availability, consistent product quality, and uninterrupted production in a high-volume print manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities Maintenance Strategy and Uptime

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans. • Monitor machine performance, downtime trends, and implement root cause analysis. • Maintain spare parts plans and critical stock strategy. Machinery and Technical Support

• Provide hands-on support for breakdowns and urgent technical issues. • Maintain and optimise all presses, finishing lines and auxiliary equipment and systems Asset Lifecycle and Capex

• Manage equipment installations, upgrades, relocations, and commissioning. • Support evaluation of machinery upgrades vs refurbishment vs replacement. • Work with Group Engineering on major Capex projects. Compliance, Safety and Standards

• Ensure compliance with:
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• SANS electrical and safety standards
• Fire prevention and machinery guarding

• Maintain service records and statutory inspections (boilers, lifts, pressure vessels, etc.). • Participate in internal/external safety and engineering audits. • Manage lock-out procedures, risk assessments, and environmental controls. • Incumbent will be required to be appointed as a GMR2. Team Management and Skills Development

• Lead and coach artisans, technicians, and apprentices. • Manage shift maintenance responsiveness. • Promote continuous improvement culture (Lean, TPM, 5S). Cost and Resource Management

• Drive cost reduction across:
• Energy and utilities
• Spares consumption
• Contractor usage

• Manage maintenance budget and suppliers. Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• General Managers
• Production Managers
• Quality and SHE
• Planning and Procurement

• Contribute to operational meetings with data-driven insights.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma or BTech / Degree in Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering
• 5–10+ years engineering maintenance experience in high-speed manufacturing
• Preferably from printing, packaging, FMCG , or equivalent automated production environment

• Strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety
• Technical
• Strong understanding of lithographic and finishing equipment
• Diagnostics and automation exposure (PLC, drives)
• Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting
• Reading technical drawings and machine manuals

• Leadership
• People management and coaching capability
• Strong planning and prioritisation
• Effective communication at all levels

• Commercial
• Budgeting and supplier negotiation skills
• Analytical and data-driven decision making

Package & Remuneration

Market Related About Us

CTP Printers Cape Town is one of the region’s premier commercial printing facilities, producing high-volume and high-quality print for national retailers, publishers, corporate clients, and international markets. With state-of-the-art presses and strong technical expertise, we are known for consistency, precision, and operational excellence.

As an employer, we offer a well-structured work environment that values people as much as performance. Our employees benefit from technical training, cross-functional career opportunities, and the chance to work in an innovative, well-established organisation. We are committed to safety, diversity, and the ongoing development of every team member.