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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Electrical Engineer based in Hermanus, Western Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
About the Opportunity
The Electrical Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Hermanus and across the engineering jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Western 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 Hermanus much easier.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Hermanus teams, and the new Electrical Engineer will feel that from the first week.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Hermanus 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.
Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Hermanus will be explained during the hiring process.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Hermanus.
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 Hermanus.
In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Importantly, the Hermanus 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.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Hermanus have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Hermanus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Hermanus 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.
The Environment
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.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Hermanus 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.
About Hermanus
Beyond that, the role is based in Hermanus, with views toward Table Mountain. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Hermanus and the broader Western Cape region.
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 Hermanus.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
What You’ll Need
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.