Civil Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineer in Roodepoort. Suitably qualified candidates from across Gauteng are invited to apply.

The Role

This Civil Engineer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Roodepoort. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Gauteng make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the engineering jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Roodepoort much easier.

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.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Roodepoort teams, and the new Civil Engineer will feel that from the first week.

Your Workplace

The environment combines office-based design and planning with site-based execution. Safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team works.

Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Roodepoort site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Roodepoort colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Gauteng.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Roodepoort teams.

Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Roodepoort keep progressing.

Day in the Life

Mornings often begin on site, walking through plant or project areas with the team and picking up where yesterday’s work ended. You move between technical reviews, contractor discussions and hands-on troubleshooting, balancing safety, cost and quality at every decision point. The afternoon might involve drawings, reports or a planning session for an upcoming shutdown. By the time you knock off, you have kept production running, advanced the project plan and helped the team go home safely.

Notably, the Roodepoort office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Roodepoort.

Your Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Roodepoort office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

On top of that, the team mix in Roodepoort reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Equally, 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.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Roodepoort.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.

Career Growth

On top of that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Roodepoort have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Roodepoort team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Roodepoort have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

Based in Roodepoort

Working in Roodepoort means a place in the heart of the Rosebank business precinct, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Roodepoort office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Roodepoort, Gauteng.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Roodepoort.

Many candidates already living within reach of Roodepoort cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes

Candidate Profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.