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Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Project Engineer in Hartbeespoort, and we encourage applicants from across North West to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Project Engineer is needed to support operations in Hartbeespoort. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in North West.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Hartbeespoort team.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Hartbeespoort also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Project Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Hartbeespoort group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Hartbeespoort reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
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 Join Us
On top of that, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Hartbeespoort colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Hartbeespoort teams.
Practically speaking, 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 Hartbeespoort keep progressing.
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 North West.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Hartbeespoort have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Hartbeespoort have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Hartbeespoort team member.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across North West, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across North West.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Hartbeespoort.
Daily Duties
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
Candidate Profile
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- 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
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.