Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer in Lichtenburg. Suitably qualified candidates from across North West are invited to apply.
What This Role Involves
This Project Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Lichtenburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across North West.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Lichtenburg team on trust, and the Project Engineer role will feel that from week one.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the engineering jobs group in Lichtenburg.
Meet the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Lichtenburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West 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.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Lichtenburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Working in Lichtenburg
Notably, the role is based in Lichtenburg, in the Rustenburg platinum belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Lichtenburg and the broader North West region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Lichtenburg, North West.
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 Lichtenburg.
Daily Duties
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
Essential Criteria
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
Beyond that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.