Junior Mechanical Engineer (Mining)

The Employment Channel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm based in Johannesburg is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a BSc, BEng, or BTech and professional registration. The role involves managing mechanical projects in the mining industry, ensuring delivery on time and budget. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and similar tools. Excellent project management capabilities are essential for leading teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in the mechanical / consulting industry.
• Minimum of 5+ years with project experience in mechanical / mining projects.
• Must be fully computer literate in MS Office at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Collaborate with design engineers on mechanical designs.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Supervise construction activities and provide technical guidance.
• Deliver technical client presentations.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech (Mechanical)

Professional Registration (ECSA)

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Navisworks

Job description

Qualifications :

• BSc / BEng / BTech (Mechanical)
• Professional Registration (ECSA)

Experience :

• Proven working experience in the mechanical / consulting industry with project experience in mechanical / mining projects, with a minimum of 5+ years.
• Must be fully computer literate in MS Office at a high level.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, codes, and standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks.

Requirements :

• Broad understanding of mechanical infrastructure systems, including mining infrastructure, commercial construction practices, contracts, and budget/schedule management.
• Good interpersonal and people management skills, with a strong desire to lead projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to scope and schedule using appropriate verification techniques.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop and review mechanical designs, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Report and escalate concerns to management as needed.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties and vendors.
• Meet with clients to clarify project requirements.
• Travel to site for client interaction or OEM supplier visits as required.
• Delegate tasks to junior staff based on their strengths and experience.
• Develop project plans for clients and staff sharing.
• Ensure work meets acceptable standards and maintain project records per quality systems.
• Prepare specifications, schedules, estimates, reports, meeting agendas, and procurement documents.
• Design and supervise mechanical engineering activities across project phases, adhering to standards.
• Assess client and project engineering requirements.
• Supervise construction activities and provide technical guidance.
• Develop concept designs and evaluate options technically and commercially.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Estimate costs for mechanical scope, including equipment and construction.
• Prepare proposals, expressions of interest, and tenders.
• Collaborate with local and international teams.
• Deliver technical client presentations.
• Mentor junior team members.