Johannesburg: Senior Project Engineer

Minimum Requirements: Relevant post-matric technical qualification (N6, S4, or National Diploma) Minimum 5-8 years of experience in the LV MCC, MV switchgear, and modular substation manufacturing environment Minimum 3 years of experience in project management Experience in designing, manufacturing, testing & commissioning of electrical panels and modular substations. Proficient on MS Office Suite (Outlook, MS Word, MS Projects, MS Excel and AutoCAD or Draftsight) SAP experience advantageous Responsibilities: Review and interpret project documentation and requirements, encompassing technical, commercial, and contractual obligations Ownership of customer Factory Acceptance Testing, including planning, coordination, execution, client engagement, and close-out of all FAT activities and documentation Lead critical projects by providing technical leadership, effective coordination, and decisive decision-making to ensure successful delivery Ensure all projects are executed in full compliance with Companys terms and conditions, contractual requirements, and internal governance standards Participate in technical and commercial squad checks to confirm project readiness, risk alignment, and compliance prior to execution Identify, manage, and escalate technical, commercial, and schedule risks throughout the project lifecycle Deliver technical support to Customers, Sales Engineers, and other branches throughout the project lifecycle Perform and coordinate mechanical and electrical design activities in close collaboration with the Client and the Drawing office Create, maintain, and control comprehensive project documentation, including document registers and transmittals for all incoming and outgoing documents, with support from document control resources as required Develop, update, and manage MS Project schedules and Customer progress reports in close cooperation with the PPC team Prepare and upload precise bills of materials (BOMs) in SAP Compile production files and maintain close liaison with the Production team to support manufacturing execution Track project progress and provide regular updates to clients and internal management Facilitate and attend project, Client, and site meetings as necessary Compile, manage, and submit all final project documentation, including the final data book Support QC and testing activities performed by the QC team, ensuring alignment with all project requirements and FAT outcomes Assist with preparing site installation quality documentation, including QC files, check sheets, and method statements Provide facilitation and technical support to site teams throughout installation and commissioning activities Attend weekly invoicing meetings and support precise project commercial tracking Assist the Proposals team by providing technical input, including participation in tender and clarification meetings when required Share technical knowledge through both formal and informal training, mentoring, and collaboration Drive continuous improvement of internal systems, procedures, and electrical assemblies, focusing on quality, cost, and efficiency Monitor advancements in electrical assemblies and broader engineering sector trends and projects Maintain a strong customer service focus in all project interactions Comply with company health and safety policies and ensure strict adherence to ISO 9001 quality management standards TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position. Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion. AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities.