Civil Engineer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Civil Engineer based in Harrismith, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.

About This Position

The Civil Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Harrismith 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.

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.

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 Harrismith.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Harrismith group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Harrismith will be explained during the hiring process.

Based in Harrismith

Harrismith continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with in the Welkom gold fields. 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Harrismith, Free State.

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 Harrismith.

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

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Harrismith contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in Free State.

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Day in the Life

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 Harrismith.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Importantly, the Harrismith office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Your Role

• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals

Essential Criteria

• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.