Project Engineer

Whether you are a seasoned Project Engineer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Mdantsane. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.

Overview

This Project Engineer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Mdantsane. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Mdantsane team on trust, and the Project Engineer role will feel that from week one.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Project Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Mdantsane much easier.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Mdantsane offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mdantsane have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

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

Working in Mdantsane

Working in Mdantsane means a place near the Mthatha regional service centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Mdantsane office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

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 Mdantsane.

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

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, 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 Mdantsane site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Equally, 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.

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

What We Offer

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

Equally, 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 Mdantsane keep progressing.

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 Eastern Cape.

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

Your Role

• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals

Who We’re Looking For

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.