Mechanical Engineer (Pr. Eng)

Findojobs South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to manage projects in the water and sewerage sector. Candidates should have a Government Certificate of Competency, be registered with ECSA, and possess at least 5 years of project management experience, especially in municipal environments. The role requires a strong background in engineering principles and project management skills, including proficiency in MS Projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant project management experience, including 3 years in municipal or government environments.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Technologist with ECSA.
• Sound knowledge of engineering projects related to water and sewerage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects in the water and sewerage sector.
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team and monitor performance.
• Manage assets and analyze SCADA systems.

Skills

Project Management

Water and Sewerage Engineering

Analytical Skills

Report Writing

Communication in English

Education

B-Tech Mechanical Engineering or National Diploma or Pr Tech Engineering

Government Certificate of Competency

Tools

MS Projects

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Pr. Eng) to look after a specific area / region, your experience working in a Project Consulting / Government environment working on projects dealing with water and sewerage is required. Government certificate of Competency and Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.

Requirements :

B- Tech Mechanical Engineering or National Diploma or Pr Tech Engineering

Government certificate of Competency

Registered as a Professional Engineer / Technologist with ECSA

Code EB driving licence

5 years Relevant Project Management experience (3 years in dealing with Municipal / Government environment)

Knowledge of Engineering projects (water and sewerage), planning processes and government process

Sound knowledge of research and analytical theories and practice

Sewer and wastewater works operational understanding and Flow analysis is essential

MS Projects management (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Project Financial costing / Budgeting

Report writing and presentation skills

Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary project team

Monitoring of contractors and staff performance

Management of assets, analyse SCADA.

Ability to write, read and speak at least two of these languages (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa)

Ability to travel within the allocated area of projects