Graduate Mechanical Project Engineer

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance invites aspiring engineers to join our team and contribute to a range of engineering projects from design through commissioning. You will assist with planning, execution, and technical delivery while supporting project managers and senior engineers.

This role requires strong technical skills, clear communication, and the ability to work both independently and within project teams. Willingness to travel to project sites and engage with clients and suppliers is essential.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering degree required.
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of engineering experience.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within project teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.
• Valid driver’s licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the design, planning, and execution of engineering projects.
• Supporting project managers and senior engineers throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinating technical information between clients, suppliers, and project teams.
• Monitoring project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Participating in site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Preparing technical reports, documentation, and project updates.
• Driving continuous improvement and engineering excellence across projects.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Problem solving abilities

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Education

BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What You'll Be Involved In:

• Assisting with the design, planning, and execution of engineering projects
• Supporting project managers and senior engineers throughout project lifecycles
• Coordinating technical information between clients, suppliers, and project teams
• Monitoring project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Participating in site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities
• Preparing technical reports, documentation, and project updates
• Driving continuous improvement and engineering excellence across projects

Minimum Requirements:

• BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of engineering experience
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and within project teams
• A willingness to travel to project sites when required
• Valid driver's licence advantageous

What We're Looking For:

We want engineers who ask questions.

Engineers who enjoy solving problems that don't have textbook answers.

Engineers who want exposure to projects, clients, suppliers, and real operational environments instead of waiting years for responsibility to come their way.

If you're motivated by learning, growth, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful engineering projects, we'd like to hear from you.