Project Engineer

Looking for your next move as a Project Engineer in Worcester? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Western Cape.

What This Role Involves

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

In addition, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Worcester 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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Meet the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Worcester office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.

Notably, the team mix in Worcester 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.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Worcester have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Your Role

• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects

Candidate Profile

• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.