Lead Project Engineer, Mining Equipment

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a senior Project Engineer for an on-site role in Rustenburg, North West. You will manage entire lifecycle of mining machinery projects, from concept through commissioning, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery on time and budget.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project/mechanical engineering within mining, strong CAD/PM skills, and a proven track record of stakeholder management and risk mitigation in demanding industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project engineering or mechanical engineering, with heavy machinery/mining experience.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, stress analysis, and materials science for mining.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of mining equipment projects from concept to commissioning.
• Lead and coordinate engineering teams including designers, electrical engineers, and technicians.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define scope and specifications.
• Oversee design/modification of mechanical systems ensuring safety compliance.
• Conduct testing and validation, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare project reports, documentation, and performance analyses.
• Manage supplier/contractor relationships to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

CAD

MS Project

Primavera

Stakeholder management

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a senior Project Engineer for an on-site role in Rustenburg, North West. You will manage entire lifecycle of mining machinery projects, from concept through commissioning, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery on time and budget.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project/mechanical engineering within mining, strong CAD/PM skills, and a proven track record of stakeholder management and risk mitigation in demanding industrial environments.