Role Description
At Sirius Engineering, our people are our greatest asset. We’re looking for exceptional final-year students and recent graduates in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering to join our team through our 2027 Graduate Programme, based at our offices in Paarl.
This is an ideal opportunity to turn your university knowledge into real-world experience. You’ll work on live projects within South Africa’s leading food and beverage industry, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle – from concept and design through to construction and commissioning – while working alongside experienced engineers and industry experts.
For over 20 years, Sirius Engineering has delivered Architecture, Engineering, and Project Management solutions to leading food and beverage manufacturers across South Africa. If you’re curious, driven, eager to learn, and ready to make a real impact from day one, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Project Exposure
- Work on live projects within South Africa’s food and beverage manufacturing industry.
- Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to construction and commissioning.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary projects alongside our Architecture, Engineering, and Project Management teams.
Technical & Project Management Development
- Develop practical, high-level project management skills under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Assist with the coordination of designs, schedules, and technical documentation.
- Support site visits, progress monitoring, and reporting across active projects.
Mentorship & Professional Growth
- Work alongside experienced engineers and industry experts as part of a diverse development journey.
- Build a strong foundation for your professional career, working towards Pr. Eng. (ECSA) registration.
- Participate in structured mentorship and on-the-job training throughout the programme.
Requirements
- Final-year student or recent graduate in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Eligible for candidacy registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel, Word).
- Working knowledge of design or project scheduling software will be advantageous.
- A genuine interest in the food and beverage manufacturing industry will be advantageous.
Skills and personal attributes
- Curious and driven, with a strong eagerness to learn.Good organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good team player, comfortable collaborating across disciplines outside your original field.
- Self-driven and self-motivated, with a genuine interest in growing into an engineering career.
- Detail-oriented but also able to see the “big picture.”
- Willing to learn and adapt, with a strong appetite for professional development.
Renumeration
A market-related graduate stipend will be offered, befitting the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Contract Description
The successful candidate will be based full-time at our offices in Paarl for the duration of the Graduate Programme.
Please forward your CV, academic record, and a recent photo to personnel@siriuseng.co.za.
Visit our website www.siriuseng.co.za for more information on our Company.