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An opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer in Springbok. Suitably qualified candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to apply.
About This Position
This Project Engineer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Springbok. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Springbok teams, and the new Project Engineer will feel that from the first week.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Springbok also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Meet the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Springbok office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Notably, the team mix in Springbok reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Springbok colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Crucially, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Springbok keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Springbok teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Northern Cape.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Northern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Springbok.
Based in Springbok
Working in Springbok means a place near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Springbok 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 Springbok.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Springbok, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Springbok cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Where You’ll Work
In addition, 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.
In addition, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Springbok site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
What You’ll Need
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.