Mechanical Engineer: Projects

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in Wellington seeks a Mechanical Engineer to deliver broad-based engineering support across long-life product facilities. You will plan and manage projects, work on sustainability, continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives.

Ideal candidate has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, 2–3 years post-graduate and project management experience, with AutoCAD and MS Project proficiency; travel nationwide is expected.

Qualifications

• BEng in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 8) required.
• 2–3 years post-graduate experience.
• 2–3 years project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support facilities with engineering projects across all engineering disciplines.
• Plan and manage project scope, finances, and handover.
• Lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Review and report sustainability data.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Manage site plans and version control in AutoCAD.
• Drive standardization projects across facilities.
• Provide data analysis support to facilities.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Communication skills

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Heat transfer

Data analysis

Renewable tech

AutoCAD

Education

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa's FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

Deliver broad-based engineering support to multiple long-life product business units within the Premier FMCG Group across South Africa. Responsibilities to include project planning, management and handover, as well as tracking and advancing key initiatives in sustainability, continuous improvement and facility standardisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support facilities with engineering projects across all engineering disciplines
• Determine project scope, project planning (both financial and technical), stakeholder engagement, project management and handover
• Continuous improvement projects and initiatives, gathering data, proposing improvements and project execution
• Review and reporting of sustainability data
• Technical report writing
• Site plan management and version control in AutoCAD
• Driving standardization projects across facilities
• Provide data analysis support to facilities

Experience and Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering BEng (NQF Level 8)
• 2-3 years post graduate experience minimum
• 2-3 years Project management experience
• Experience in FMCG operations beneficial
• Own transport and willing to travel nationally

Skills and Competencies

• Project management experience, MS Project proficiency
• Efficient communication skills – both verbal and written
• Critical thinking and good problem solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously, make decisions, work under pressure and cope with the inherent physical demands of the position
• Have a good grasp on heat and mass transfer and fluid mechanics
• Data gathering and analysis
• Knowledge of renewable and sustainable technology
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Fast learner, efficient in information gathering to support decision making
• Creativity, innovation and strategic thinking skills to proactively seek opportunities of improvement

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 25 September 2026