Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Civil Engineer based in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
About This Position
An experienced Civil Engineer is needed to support operations in Kempton Park. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Gauteng.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Kempton Park 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 Kempton Park.
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 Kempton Park.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.
Career Growth
Career progression for this engineering jobs role in Kempton Park depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Gauteng.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kempton Park have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
Essential Criteria
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.