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Many roles. One team.

KAEFER South Africa brings together people working on site, in workshops, in project teams and in business support functions. 

Whether you are an experienced specialist, a skilled tradesperson, starting your career or looking for a new direction, your contribution helps deliver work that matters.

Work that matters

Our teams support energy, mining, chemicals, manufacturing and other industrial operations across South Africa and the region. 

From access and insulation to maintenance, surface protection and project support, our work helps protect assets, support production and keep essential operations moving. 

What sets us apart:

  • Safety first: We plan and perform work with the wellbeing of people in mind.
  • Teamwork: We work together across roles, disciplines and locations.
  • Continuous improvement: We look for better, safer and more efficient ways to work.
  • Responsibility: We take ownership of our work and its results.
  • Local and global connection: We deliver locally while being part of a wider KAEFER network.

Our values in action

Our four values guide how we work with colleagues, clients and partners:

Reliability: We do what we say.
Ambition: We look for better ways to deliver.
Team spirit: We support one another and work together.
Respect: We value people and different perspectives.

4 portrait photos of KAEFER employees, operatives, admin, males & female, on top is the label of the KAEFER values

Find your path

Depending on current business and project requirements, opportunities may arise in:

  • Access solutions and scaffolding
  • Thermal, acoustic and cryogenic insulation
  • Surface protection and coatings
  • Passive fire protection
  • Mechanical and electromechanical services
  • Refractory, NDT and other specialist services
  • Site supervision and project management
  • HSEQ
  • Engineering and technical support
  • Procurement, finance, administration and other business support roles 

Opportunities vary according to our current projects and operational needs. 

Current vacancies

We publish available opportunities here when positions are open. 

Explore our current vacancies and find out whether your skills and experience match one of our opportunities.

Developing skills and capability

KAEFER South Africa’s work depends on practical skills, technical knowledge and people who are keen to keep learning. 

Depending on the role and project, development may include practical experience, training, certification and guidance from experienced colleagues. Where specific local programmes or opportunities are available, they will be communicated with the relevant vacancy or initiative.