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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Quality Engineer based in Odendaalsrus, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
What This Role Involves
This Quality Engineer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Odendaalsrus. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Odendaalsrus also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Odendaalsrus much easier.
Based in Odendaalsrus
Working in Odendaalsrus means a place in the Welkom gold fields, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Odendaalsrus 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 Odendaalsrus, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Odendaalsrus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
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 Odendaalsrus.
Growing With Us
Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Odendaalsrus 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 Odendaalsrus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Odendaalsrus 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Odendaalsrus.
Your Workplace
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.
Crucially, 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.
On top of that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Odendaalsrus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Key Outputs
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
Minimum Requirements
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
Equally, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.