Quality Engineer

Whether you are a seasoned Quality Engineer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Mossel Bay. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.

The Role

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

Crucially, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Mossel Bay team on trust, and the Quality Engineer role will feel that from week one.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay 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.

Based in Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the V&A Waterfront precinct. 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 Mossel Bay.

Many candidates already living within reach of Mossel Bay 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget

Minimum Requirements

• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.