Project Engineer

Applications are warmly invited for a Project Engineer role based in Gqeberha. We welcome candidates from every background across Eastern Cape who are ready to grow with us.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Gqeberha operation, and this Project Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.

Importantly, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Gqeberha operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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 Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Gqeberha much easier.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Gqeberha also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Gqeberha 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 Gqeberha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Gqeberha team member.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Gqeberha group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Crucially, the team mix in Gqeberha 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.

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.

Based in Gqeberha

Working in Gqeberha means a place within the Coega Industrial Development Zone, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Gqeberha office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

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 Gqeberha.

Many candidates already living within reach of Gqeberha 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.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Gqeberha.

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 Gqeberha.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.

The Environment

On top of that, 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.

On top of that, 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 Gqeberha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

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.

Notably, the Gqeberha 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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Gqeberha.

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

Why This Role

Practically speaking, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in engineering jobs from your base in Gqeberha. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

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 Eastern Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Gqeberha teams.

Equally, 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 Gqeberha keep progressing.

Key Outputs

• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors

Essential Criteria

• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.