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Bring your skills as a Civil Engineer to Senekal and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.
Overview
An experienced Civil Engineer is needed to support operations in Senekal. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Senekal team on trust, and the Civil Engineer role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Civil Engineer to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Senekal have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Senekal team member.
About the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Senekal office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Crucially, the team mix in Senekal reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Practically speaking, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Senekal.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
Who We’re Looking For
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.