Work-Force
A Quality Engineer is needed in Prieska. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Northern Cape operation.
About This Position
The Quality Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Prieska and across the engineering jobs space.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Quality 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.
Based in Prieska
Prieska continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with within the Upington solar corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Prieska, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Prieska cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
About the Team
Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Prieska office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
Equally, the team mix in Prieska 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.
Where You’ll Work
Equally, 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.
On top of that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Prieska site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Role
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
Essential Criteria
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
Crucially, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.