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Applications are warmly invited for a Quality Engineer role based in Odendaalsrus. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Odendaalsrus operation, and this Quality Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
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.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Quality Engineer to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
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.
Meet the Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Odendaalsrus office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Odendaalsrus will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Diversity and Inclusion
In addition, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Free State, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Odendaalsrus.
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.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Odendaalsrus contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in Free State.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Working in Odendaalsrus
Odendaalsrus continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with along the N1 central corridor. 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 Odendaalsrus.
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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Odendaalsrus, Free State.
Daily Duties
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
Candidate Profile
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.