Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Civil Engineer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Vanderbijlpark. The team hires on merit and across communities in Gauteng.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Vanderbijlpark operation, and this Civil Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Gauteng business.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Civil Engineer to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Diversity and Inclusion
Crucially, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Gauteng, 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 Gauteng.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Vanderbijlpark.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, 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.
Practically speaking, 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.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
About the Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Vanderbijlpark office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng 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.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Vanderbijlpark will be explained during the hiring process.
Core Functions
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
Candidate Profile
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.