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Careers and people

We are a purpose and values driven organisation that endeavours to provide a better life for our employees by instilling a culture that promotes and recognises performance excellence. By developing and retaining committed and competent teams aligned to our values and strategic objectives, we enable a better future for our business and, in turn, for our people.

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Our purpose and values

These define what's important to us, guide our decision making and unite us behind a common goal.

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

Safety and care

Above all else, every day we take care of everyone around us and the environments we work in.

Honesty and integrity

Acting fairly and sticking to our promisies is how we build trust. We take the high road. We're respectful, ethical, open, and we do what's right.

Customer focus

We focus on our customers' goals, bringing a responsive and considered approach to every project.

Working together

We collaborate every day. Supporting and including each other. Sharing experience, ideas and expertise. Our diversity makes us a better team.

Performance excellence

We embrace our skills, apply our passion and commit to best practices. That's how we create better together.

Working with us

As the Creative Construction company McConnell Dowell doesn't just construct projects, the business is reimagining the future of infrastructure in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

So it's clear why we attract creative people who live and breathe innovation, and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing they've made a difference.

Value Proposition

  • Diversity and inclusion – McConnell Dowell believes in treating all employees inclusively, with respect and dignity.
  • Work life balance – We believe that face-to-face collaboration with colleagues is critical to delivering Creative Construction solutions to our customers and the community. We also understand that flexible work arrangements are important for our people.
  • We are a great place to work, develop and build long-lasting relationships. Our culture is professional and personable. Our flat structure means you have access to our leadership and executive teams across the business.

Moolmans views its investment in human capital as a strategic initiative that gives a competitive advantage and ensures the long-term sustainability of the business.

Value Proposition

  • Longevity in tenure of service, on the back of meaningful and rewarding work experience. Our employees generally choose to stay and associate with the Moolmans brand.
  • Consistent investment in a suite of human resources development programmes, including study finance assistance; leadership and management development programmes at various levels; and technical and core production skills training and development.
  • Career progression focus, where most of the key placements are sourced from internal succession planning.
  • Market-competitive remuneration, including performance reward schemes.
  • Attractive brand equity both within and outside South African borders.
  • Career exposure to diverse mining commodities with multiple clients in broader geographic locations.

Career opportunities

To access our career opportunities, follow the below links.

View McConnell Dowell careers
View Moolmans careers