Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas and electrical grids.
Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you! 
 
What we offer 

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on diverse and impactful projects in South Africa, and, occasionally, internationally.
• Thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment with clear opportunities for advancement and continuous learning. 
• Benefit from tailored development plans, technical training, and project experience and grow within Tractebel and the broader ENGIE Group.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, pension plan, 21 days of annual leave (plus public holidays), and membership to one professional institute per year. 
• We offer flexible working hours for a better work-life balance. 
• Work from our well-located office in Century City, Cape Town.  
• Join a vibrant atmosphere where trust and camaraderie are valued, and where we regularly come together and have fun—through afterworks, our annual party, and more.
  
  

Your mission

• Tractebel is primarily an Owner’s Engineer, who provides technical, design, project management and problem solving support to its Clients. The Project Managers in our team work closely with Project Engineers, Design Engineers and  Installation/Construction/Maintenance/Inspection Contractors to co-ordinate engineering efforts and solve problems. Generally they ensure that projects and problem solving happens within budget and on schedule, at the appropriate level of Quality and Safety.
• Contract development and  Management is a key output
• Managing Quality, Cost and Time
• Client interface
• Tender development
• Managing the project financials including Invoicing, claims and ensuring profitability.
   

Your key responsibilities   
 

• Lead and coordinate engineering project delivery across internal teams and external partners or subcontractors.
• Translate client requirements into actionable project scopes and work packages.
• Develop project schedules and take into account the requirements of meeting the key contractual dates
• Monitor progress against schedules, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Facilitate design reviews and ensure integration of technical input across disciplines
• Track budgets & control costs to ensure profitability.
• Ensure contractual compliance against the agreed contract with Client.

We would love to hear from people with  
 

• BSc (elec,,elctro-mech, or civil). BTech qualifications will also be considered.
• Candidates who  are registered with ECSA and/or SACPCMP will have preference.
• Engineering experience who wish to, or have transitioned into Project Management 
• 5 years of relevant experience in engineering environments such as:
  - Experience in engineering and/or technical project delivery.
  - Experience in power generation  or energy infrastructure projects (Nuclear, Renewable, Gas-to-power experience preferred
  - Proven success at managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex deliverables.
  - Minimum of 2 years involved in projects with a Quality-Cost-Time focus

 
Who you are   

• A Project Manager who can also fulfil the role of Project Engineer
• Versatile, with a can-do attitude and eagerness to learn within and across domains.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and in teams.
• Resilient and proactive in fast-paced, dynamic project environments.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Familiarity with contract execution, cost control, and stakeholder coordination.
• Understanding of quality management systems and processes
• Self-driven and self-disciplined.
• Innovative within the bounds of engineering and organisational rules, is encouraged.
• Values and implements leadership skills
• Willing to travel occasionally for short-term assignments (international travel possible when the need arises). 

Who we are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace. 
Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here!  

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.