Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Civil Engineer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Mokopane. The team hires on merit and across communities in Limpopo.
Overview
The Civil Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Limpopo. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Mokopane and across the engineering jobs space.
In addition, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Civil Engineer taking on this position.
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 Mokopane.
Working in Mokopane
Working in Mokopane means a place close to the Musina border trade post, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Mokopane office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Mokopane.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mokopane cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.
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.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.
On top of that, the Mokopane 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.
Core Functions
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.