Project Engineer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Project Engineer based in Calvinia, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.

Overview

The Project Engineer vacancy forms part of how the Calvinia branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the engineering jobs side of the business moving forward.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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 Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Calvinia teams, and the new Project Engineer will feel that from the first week.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Calvinia contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in Northern Cape.

Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

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.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Calvinia site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Beyond 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.

Your Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Calvinia 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.

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.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Calvinia will be explained during the hiring process.

Growing With Us

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Calvinia have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

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

Day in the Life

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 rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

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

Practically speaking, the Calvinia 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.

Key Outputs

• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off

Candidate Profile

• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.