Project Engineer

A Project Engineer is needed in Jeffreys Bay. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.

Overview

The Project Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Jeffreys Bay and across the engineering jobs space.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Jeffreys Bay much easier.

A Typical Day

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.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

On top of that, the Jeffreys Bay 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.

About Jeffreys Bay

Jeffreys Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Jeffreys Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors

What You’ll Need

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering

Notably, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.