Project Engineer

A Project Engineer is needed in Virginia. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.

The Role

An experienced Project Engineer is needed to support operations in Virginia. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Free State.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Virginia team.

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 Virginia much easier.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Virginia also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Why This Role

Crucially, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this engineering jobs role in Virginia; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.

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

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

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

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 Virginia site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.

Crucially, 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Free State, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Virginia.

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.

About Virginia

Virginia 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.

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 Virginia.

Many candidates already living within reach of Virginia 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.

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

Growing With Us

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.

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

• 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
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment

Minimum Requirements

• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.