Design Engineer

Communicate Finance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking an experienced Project Engineer specializing in ammonia refrigeration to lead industrial projects from concept through commissioning. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management to ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery across manufacturing, cold storage and FMCG environments.

The ideal candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, drive cost control, coordinate with clients and suppliers, and ensure adherence to industry

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial project engineering experience.
• Proven ammonia refrigeration project delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and safety regs.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Lead ammonia refrigeration installation, upgrades and maintenance projects.
• Review designs for compliance with specifications and standards.
• Conduct site inspections for quality, safety, and progress.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Manage schedules, budgets, procurement, invoicing and documentation.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams throughout execution.
• Identify risks and resolve technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery and efficiency.
• Represent technical aspects in client meetings and reviews.

Skills

Project engineering

Ammonia refrigeration

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Education

BTech or BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Category C Designer certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

• Manage engineering projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and planning through to commissioning and final handover
• Lead the execution of ammonia refrigeration installation, upgrade, and maintenance projects
• Review engineering designs and ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations
• Conduct site inspections to monitor quality, safety, progress, and technical compliance
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement, invoicing, reporting, and project documentation
• Lead and mentor engineering teams while providing technical guidance throughout project execution
• Identify project risks, resolve technical challenges, and implement practical engineering solutions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise project delivery, system performance, and operational efficiency
• Act as the primary technical representative during client meetings, project reviews, and commissioning activities

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial project engineering
• Proven experience delivering ammonia refrigeration projects within industrial manufacturing, food processing, cold storage, or FMCG environments
• Strong understanding of ammonia refrigeration systems, including plant design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through completion
• Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Solid understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning principles

Minimum Requirements

• BTech or BEng in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working on ammonia refrigeration systems
• Category C Designer certification
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project
• Valid driver's licence
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.