Hybrid Mechanical Engineer: Project Leadership & Delivery

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Certification opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer with a strong aptitude for Project Management to join our team in a hybrid role, blending on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. You will manage engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensure adherence to specifications, timelines, and budgets, and coordinate across departments to deliver high-quality results.

Ideal candidate thrives in a structured environment with excellent organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years mechanical engineering experience with interest in project management.
• Familiar with project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all phases of engineering projects from planning to closeout.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal teams for alignment on goals.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure designs and deliverables meet quality standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and report to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PM software

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer with a strong aptitude for Project Management to join our team in a hybrid role, blending on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. You will manage engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensure adherence to specifications, timelines, and budgets, and coordinate across departments to deliver high-quality results.

Ideal candidate thrives in a structured environment with excellent organizational and communication