Graduate Engineer – Food & Beverage Projects

Sirius Engineering Co; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius Engineering seeks final-year students or recent graduates in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering for its 2027 Graduate Programme in Paarl. You’ll work on live projects in South Africa’s leading food and beverage sector, gaining exposure from concept to commissioning while collaborating with seasoned engineers and experts.

You’ll build practical project management skills, assist with design coordination, and progress through structured mentorship toward professional

Qualifications

• Final-year student or recent graduate in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Eligible for candidacy registration with ECSA is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Working knowledge of design or project scheduling software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects within the food and beverage manufacturing industry in SA.
• Experience full project lifecycle from concept/design through to construction/commissioning.
• Support multidisciplinary teams across Architecture, Engineering and PM.
• Develop project management skills under guidance of senior engineers.

Skills

Curious and driven

Organisational and time management

Excellent verbal and written comms

Team player

Self-driven and motivated

Detail-oriented

Willing to learn

Education

Final-year student or recent graduate in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Sirius Engineering seeks final-year students or recent graduates in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering for its 2027 Graduate Programme in Paarl. You’ll work on live projects in South Africa’s leading food and beverage sector, gaining exposure from concept to commissioning while collaborating with seasoned engineers and experts.

You’ll build practical project management skills, assist with design coordination, and progress through structured mentorship toward professional