Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Site Engineer for its Ermelo operation. The role forms part of a wider engineering jobs portfolio across Mpumalanga.
About This Position
This Site Engineer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Ermelo. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Mpumalanga.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Ermelo team.
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.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, 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.
Practically speaking, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Career Growth
Beyond that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Ermelo 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.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ermelo team member.
Day in the Life
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 Ermelo.
On top of that, the Ermelo 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
Essential Criteria
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.