Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Project Engineer for its Harrismith operation. The role forms part of a wider engineering jobs portfolio across Free State.
About This Position
This Project Engineer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Harrismith. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
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.
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 Harrismith much easier.
Your Workplace
Notably, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Harrismith site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, 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.
Why This Role
Practically speaking, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in engineering jobs from your base in Harrismith. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
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 Free State.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Harrismith teams.
Key Outputs
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
Essential Criteria
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.