Careers at S.A.M.E Dredging

Shape South Africa's Waterways With Us

At S.A.M.E. Dredging, we are Specialists in Hydraulic Dredging — combining engineering expertise, innovation, and purpose to deliver lasting environmental and industrial solutions. Our people are at the heart of every project we undertake. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to restoring and maintaining South Africa’s vital water infrastructure while growing your career in a company built on precision, reliability, and progress.

Why Work With Us?

S.A.M.E. Dredging is more than a workplace — it’s a team of engineers, operators, and innovators driven by results and real-world impact. We value initiative, professionalism, and a commitment to doing things right the first time. Every project is an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to the sustainable management of Southern Africa’s waterways and infrastructure.

We offer a dynamic, hands-on environment where your expertise and ideas are recognised, and where career growth is supported through exposure to diverse dredging, dewatering, and environmental projects across the region.

Join Our Team

Join our team of professionals dedicated to excellence. View our current openings below and take the next step in your career.

📢 We’re Hiring: Project Manager – Senior Mechanical Design Draughtsman / Project Manager
  • Location: South Africa (Projects Nationwide)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Start Date: Immediate
 

🔍Role Overview

S.A.M.E. Dredging is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Draftsman with strong hands-on experience who is looking to transition into Project Management.
This is a hybrid technical and operational role where the successful candidate will:
  • Work closely with the technical team to design, develop, and improve dredging equipment.
  • Gradually take ownership of project execution, from award through to completion.
  • Play a key role in bridging the gap between engineering design and site execution.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow beyond design and take on full project ownership and responsibility.
 

🔍Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Design & Drafting

  • Develop detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
  • Design and improve:
    • Dredging equipment
    • Booster pump systems
    • Associated mechanical equipment and components
  • Assist in standardising and modularising equipment designs into design libraries.
  • Work with the technical team to:
    • Optimise designs for manufacturability and cost-efficiency
    • Improve durability and ease of maintenance.
  • Generate:
    • General Arrangement (GA) drawings
    • Fabrication drawings
    • Bill of Materials (BOMs)
  • Support workshop and manufacturing teams with technical queries
 

2. Plant Layouts & Project Engineering

  • Develop plant layouts and system integration drawings for projects.
  • Assist in planning:
    • Equipment positioning
    • Pipe routing
    • Site flow and operational layouts
  • Work closely with:
    • Sales team (concept development)
    • Operations team (practical implementation)
 

3. Project Management (Development Role)

Project Handover & Planning

  • Receive and review the project handover from the Sales Team.
  • Understand:
    • Scope of work
    • Client requirements
    • Site conditions and constraints
  • Develop project execution plans.

Site Establishment & Logistics

  • Coordinate:
    • Equipment logistics and transport to the site
    • Site establishment and setup
  • Work with internal teams and suppliers to ensure readiness.

Health & Safety Coordination

  • Work with Health & Safety Officers to:
    • Compile and manage H&S files.
    • Ensure all compliance requirements are met before site entry.
  • Assist in onboarding teams onto the site.

Client & Site Coordination

  • Act as a point of contact between:
    • Head office
    • Site teams
    • Clients
  • Ensure smooth communication and alignment.

Execution & Monitoring

  • Track project progress against:
    • Timeline
    • Budget
    • Deliverables
  • Identify and resolve issues proactively.

Reporting

  • Prepare monthly project reports covering:
    • Progress
    • Costs vs budget
    • Risks and delays
  • Ensure projects are delivered:
    • On time
    • Within budget
    • To meet the required quality standards

4. General & Ad Hoc Responsibilities

  • Assist the General Manager with additional operational or technical tasks.
  • Contribute to:
    • Continuous improvement initiatives
    • Process development within the business
  • Support both engineering and operations teams where required.

Travel Requirements

  • Occasional travel to project sites (local and potentially regional)
  • Majority of project management is coordinated from the Head Office

✅ Minimum Requirements

Experience

  • 5–10 years’ experience in mechanical design/drafting
  • Proven experience in:
    • Heavy mechanical equipment
    • Fabrication and manufacturing environments
  • Exposure to site work or project environments is highly advantageous.

Technical Skills

  • SolidWorks proficiency (training/refresher courses available)
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Mechanical systems
    • Fabrication processes
    • Materials and manufacturing methods
  • Ability to interpret and produce:
    • Technical drawings
    • Layouts
    • BOMs

Project Management (or Interest)

  • Strong desire to move into project management
  • Understanding of:
    • Project workflows
    • Planning and coordination
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

✅ Key Competencies

  • Hands-on, practical mindset
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • High attention to detail
  • Good communication skills (client-facing)
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

✅ Advantageous

  • Experience in:
    • Dredging equipment
    • Pump systems
  • Exposure to:
    • Site-based work
    • Health & Safety compliance
  • Basic project management training or certification

✅ What We Offer

  • Opportunity to grow into a Project Management role
  • Exposure to large-scale engineering projects
  • Hands-on involvement in both design and execution
  • A dynamic environment with strong technical and operational exposure

📩 How to Apply

 
Fill in the form below and submit it together with all relevant qualifications and/or supporting documents.
Alternatively, you can send your CV and a brief cover letter to njabuloh@samedredging.co.za with the subject line: Application – Project Manager.

APPLICATION FORM

Fill in the form below and we’ll contact you.

📢 We’re Hiring: Boilermaker

  • Location: Alberton, Johannesburg
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Start Date: Immediate

S.A.M.E. Dredging is looking for a skilled and reliable Boilermaker to join our fabrication team. This role requires an experienced individual with strong welding and structural steel fabrication skills, ideally within heavy engineering or mining-related environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacturing, repair, and assembly of dredging equipment components to a high standard of quality and safety.

The Boilermaker will support our workshop operations with daily fabrication work, onsite repairs when required, and coordination with the production and engineering teams.

🔍Key Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate, assemble, and repair steel components for dredging and heavy engineering equipment.
  • Perform high-quality welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) on structural and mechanical assemblies.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, fabrication plans, and measurements accurately and precisely.
  • Carry out maintenance and refurbishment of worn components, pumps, pontoons, and attachments.
  • Ensure all fabrication work meets required safety, quality, and engineering standards.
  • Assist with the fitment and alignment of mechanical parts during assembly.
  • Conduct on-site repairs and provide breakdown support as needed.
  • Maintain workshop housekeeping, tool care, and compliance with health & safety procedures.
  • Work closely with supervisors, engineers, and production teams to meet project deadlines.

✅ Minimum Requirements:

  • Qualified Boilermaker
  • Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in structural steel fabrication or heavy engineering
  • Proven welding ability (MIG / Stick / TIG experience advantageous)
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication plans
  • Experience working with platework, pipework, and mechanical assemblies
  • Competent in using workshop equipment (cutting, grinding, bending, drilling tools)
  • Strong understanding of workshop safety standards and compliance procedures
  • Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines
  • Willingness to assist with site work and repairs when required
  • Valid driver’s licence (advantageous)

📩 How to Apply:

Fill in the form below and submit it together with all relevant qualifications and/or supporting documents.

Alternatively, you can send your CV and a brief cover letter to njabuloh@samedredging.co.za with the subject line: Application – Boilermaker.

APPLICATION FORM

Fill in the form below and we’ll contact you.