Potchefstroom: Project Engineer – Mechanical

About the Role

The Project Engineer – Mechanical is a key member of our engineering team, responsible for leading and managing multiple mechanical engineering projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously
• Design, analyse, and review technical process flow diagrams based on approved project proposals
• Accurately capture client requirements and translate them into clear project specifications
• Compile detailed equipment lists from project proposals and process flow diagrams
• Provide technical input during plant layout development and detailed design phases
• Monitor project progress and compile regular progress and status reports
• Ensure all project documentation is accurately maintained and controlled
• Document, track, and follow up on key actions and decisions from meetings
• Organise, attend, and participate in internal and external stakeholder meetings
• Review commercial documentation including proposals, quotations, and contracts, and compile technical summaries
• Prepare collection notes and customs documentation for equipment shipments
• Coordinate internal departments to ensure alignment with customer and project requirements
• Identify project risks and issues and implement appropriate mitigation measures
• Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures

Requirements

• BTech Mechanical Engineering or BEng Mechanical Engineering or BSc Mechanical Engineering OR BTech Project Management with strong technical engineering capability
• Experience within a machinery manufacturing or industrial equipment environment
• Exposure to engineering-driven projects involving design, fabrication, and installation

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

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