Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Site Engineer for its Welkom operation. The role forms part of a wider engineering jobs portfolio across Free State.
Overview
This Site Engineer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Welkom. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
Practically speaking, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Welkom operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Welkom teams, and the new Site Engineer will feel that from the first week.
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 Welkom much easier.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Welkom.
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 Welkom.
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.
What We Offer
Beyond that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in engineering jobs from your base in Welkom. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Welkom teams.
Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Welkom keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
Your Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Welkom 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.
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.
Notably, the team mix in Welkom reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
What Your Day Looks Like
Mornings often begin on site, walking through plant or project areas with the team and picking up where yesterday’s work ended. You move between technical reviews, contractor discussions and hands-on troubleshooting, balancing safety, cost and quality at every decision point. The afternoon might involve drawings, reports or a planning session for an upcoming shutdown. By the time you knock off, you have kept production running, advanced the project plan and helped the team go home safely.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Welkom.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Importantly, the Welkom office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Your Role
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
What You’ll Need
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.