Civil Engineer

The organisation is recruiting a Civil Engineer for its Thohoyandou operation. The role forms part of a wider engineering jobs portfolio across Limpopo.

The Role

Equally, the organisation is investing in its Thohoyandou operation, and this Civil Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo business.

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

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 Thohoyandou.

Meet the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Thohoyandou office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Limpopo operations get busy.

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

In addition, the team mix in Thohoyandou reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

About Thohoyandou

In addition, the role is based in Thohoyandou, near the Polokwane regional hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Thohoyandou and the broader Limpopo region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Thohoyandou 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.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Crucially, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Limpopo.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards

Who We’re Looking For

• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.