Work-Force
A Electrical Engineer position is being filled in Phuthaditjhaba. Suitable candidates from across Free State are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
The Electrical Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Phuthaditjhaba and across the engineering jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the engineering jobs group in Phuthaditjhaba.
A Typical Day
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Phuthaditjhaba.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Phuthaditjhaba group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Key Outputs
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
What You’ll Need
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.