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A Project Engineer position is being filled in Knysna. Suitable candidates from across Western Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Knysna operation, and this Project Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Project 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.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Knysna contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in Western Cape.
On top of that, 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 Knysna keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Knysna teams.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Knysna group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
About Knysna
Knysna continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. 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.
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 Knysna.
Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Your Role
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
What You’ll Need
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.