Site Engineer

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

About This Position

The organisation is investing in its Upington operation, and this Site Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

Notably, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Site Engineer taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Site 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.

Meet the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Upington 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.

About Upington

Beyond that, the role is based in Upington, near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Upington and the broader Northern Cape region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Upington, Northern Cape.

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 Upington.

Your Future Here

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

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Upington have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Core Functions

• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors

What You’ll Need

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.