Looking for your next move as a Quality Engineer in Ermelo? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Mpumalanga.

Overview

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

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Mpumalanga 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.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Ermelo offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Mpumalanga.

Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ermelo have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

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

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Ermelo colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Practically speaking, 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 Ermelo keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ermelo teams.

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.

Equally, 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.

Your Role

• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors

Essential Criteria

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• 3-5 years' relevant engineering experience in industry
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel between sites
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.