IN-HOUSE SKILL & EXPERTISE
Empowering people to power progress — a diverse team of experts driving engineering excellence across Africa.
People Power
Lesedi’s head office in Century City, Western Cape, and regional office in Centurion, Gauteng, are home to a diverse team of over 500 talented people . Our workforce spans a comprehensive range of engineering and related technical disciplines, including:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Civil, and Control & Instrumentation Engineers
- Project and Package Managers, Construction Superintendents and Managers, Safety and Quality Specialists, and Technical Experts
- Skilled Artisans and Technicians
Our operations are further strengthened by dedicated support professionals across key business functions such as Procurement, Proposals, Human Resources, Marketing, Information Technology, Legal, and Finance.
Together, this integrated team ensures Lesedi delivers excellence across every project we undertake.
Key Figures
>60%
Engineers, project managers and technicians
30000
Man-hours per month
40
Skilled maintenance employees
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
At Lesedi, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer purpose-driven careers. You’ll find opportunities that make a real impact, work alongside industry leaders, and be part of a team that values integrity, ubuntu, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.
Why Choose Lesedi?
- Meaningful Impact - Work on projects that shape South Africa's infrastructure and energy future.
- Technical Excellence - Access cutting-edge technology and challenging projects that advance your capabilities.
- Professional Growth - Structured career development with continuous learning opportunities across diverse sectors.
- Collaborative Environment - Work alongside industry experts in a supportive, values-driven culture.
Empowering Your Career Journey
Learning and Development: Growing Together
Our Talent Management Framework is a strategic initiative designed to foster a talent-centric culture that provides continuous learning and growth opportunities within Lesedi. We are committed to developing our people through comprehensive programmes that align with both individual career aspirations and organisational objectives.
- Part-Time Studies Support
- Leadership Development
- Professional Membership Support
- Coaching and Mentoring
Part-Time Studies Support
We recognise that continuous education is fundamental to professional growth. Lesedi sponsors part-time studies at tertiary education institutions, partnering with leading universities to offer programmes directly aligned with our industry requirements. This enables employees to pursue qualifications while maintaining their professional responsibilities, ensuring knowledge gained is immediately applied in the workplace.
Key Features:
We recognise that continuous education is fundamental to professional growth. Lesedi sponsors part-time studies at tertiary education institutions, partnering with leading universities to offer programmes directly aligned with our industry requirements. This enables employees to pursue qualifications while maintaining their professional responsibilities, ensuring knowledge gained is immediately applied in the workplace.
Key Features:
- Full or partial sponsorship for industry-relevant programmes
- Paid time off for examinations and assessments
- Clear pathways linking qualifications to career advancement
Leadership Development
Our Leadership Development programmes focus on equipping current and emerging leaders with cutting-edge strategic thinking, market insights, and leadership methodologies essential for navigating today’s complex business environment. We achieve this through engagement with external industry experts and thought leaders.
Programme Components:
Our Leadership Development programmes focus on equipping current and emerging leaders with cutting-edge strategic thinking, market insights, and leadership methodologies essential for navigating today’s complex business environment. We achieve this through engagement with external industry experts and thought leaders.
Programme Components:
- Strategic leadership workshops
- Executive coaching
- Strategic thinking and decision-making frameworks
- Cross-industry learning exchanges and networking opportunities
Professional Membership Support
Lesedi actively supports employees’ professional growth by funding memberships to relevant professional bodies. These memberships provide access to industry standards, continuing professional development opportunities, and networking platforms vital for career development.
Supported Professional Bodies Include:
Lesedi actively supports employees’ professional growth by funding memberships to relevant professional bodies. These memberships provide access to industry standards, continuing professional development opportunities, and networking platforms vital for career development.
Supported Professional Bodies Include:
- ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa)
- SAIEE (South African Institute of Electrical Engineers)
- SAIMechE (South African Institution of Mechanical Engineers)
- SACPCMP (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions)
- Other industry-specific professional organisations relevant to employee roles
Coaching and Mentoring
Our structured coaching and mentoring programme provides technical and leadership development support through relationships with experienced professionals. This personalised approach ensures employees receive targeted guidance aligned with their specific development needs and career aspirations.
Programme Elements:
Our structured coaching and mentoring programme provides technical and leadership development support through relationships with experienced professionals. This personalised approach ensures employees receive targeted guidance aligned with their specific development needs and career aspirations.
Programme Elements:
- Technical mentoring for skill enhancement and knowledge transfer
- Leadership coaching for management and strategic capabilities
- Cross-functional mentoring to broaden organisational understanding
- Structured mentoring relationships with clear objectives and timelines
- Regular progress reviews and development planning sessions