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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Electrical Engineer based in Virginia, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
About the Opportunity
This Electrical Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Virginia. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Virginia operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Electrical 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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Electrical Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Your Workplace
In addition, 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.
In addition, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. 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 Virginia site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, 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.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Virginia.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Virginia.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
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.
What We Offer
On top of that, 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 Virginia. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
On top of that, 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 Virginia keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Virginia teams.
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.
Career Growth
Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Virginia 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 Virginia team member.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Virginia have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Your Role
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
Candidate Profile
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.