Senior Projects Engineer

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Projects Engineer to oversee project orders from inception to delivery. The successful candidate will manage client interactions, ensure compliance with contractual specifications, and lead project execution. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering and project management, with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Garage Card

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an electrical manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage project orders from inception to delivery.
• Liaise with clients regarding electrical design requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

B.Eng Electrical

B.Tech

National Diploma

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

MS Office

MS Projects

SAP

Job description

Salary : R60 000 – R65 000 CTC per month plus travel allowance and garage card

Reporting To : Projects and Contracts Manager

Main Purpose of the Role :

The Senior Projects Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing project orders from inception to final delivery. The role ensures that projects are executed on time, within scope, and within budget, in alignment with technical and contractual specifications.

Key Responsibilities :

Review and interpret technical, commercial, and contractual project documents.

Liaise directly with clients regarding electrical design requirements in collaboration with the internal engineering team.

Manage invoicing milestones between the commercial department and clients.

Ensure adherence to the Company’s terms and conditions or project-specific contractual terms.

Maintain and control the document register and transmittal process (incoming & outgoing); utilize document control resources as needed.

Create and maintain MS Project schedules and customer progress reports in conjunction with the PPC team.

Organize and facilitate internal and external stakeholder meetings.

Arrange and manage all logistics related to each project, including third-party inspections.

Manage client FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) arrangements and related requirements.

Collaborate with the Company’s QC team to ensure all quality expectations and testing requirements are met.

Support site installation and commissioning teams during project execution.

Attend client and site meetings as required.

Support the Proposals team with technical and commercial inputs and participate in tender meetings when necessary.

Provide design and technical engineering support when required by leadership.

Ensure compliance with Company health and safety policies and ISO 9001 standards.

Minimum Requirements :

Education :

Matric (Grade 12)

Relevant post-matric technical qualification (B.Eng Electrical, B.Tech, or National Diploma)

Experience :

Minimum 5 years’ experience in an electrical manufacturing environment

Minimum 5 years’ project management experience

Technical Skills :

Strong computer literacy including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), MS Projects

Experience with SAP is advantageous

Knowledge of Incoterms is preferable

Other Requirements :

Valid driver's license

Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills