Mechanical Project Engineer — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with strong project management skills to lead mechanical systems installations and upgrades in Nelspruit. You will plan, coordinate, and manage resources to deliver projects on time, within quality and budget targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience, including 2 in project management. A hybrid work model is offered with opportunities for development and certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in mechanical engineering with at least 2 years in a project management/coordination role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver successfully.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical engineering projects from planning and design to execution and close-out.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Oversee development and review of mechanical designs, ensuring standards and client specs compliance.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Prepare project reports including status, budget tracking, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations throughout execution.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 seeks a results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with strong project management skills to lead mechanical systems installations and upgrades in Nelspruit. You will plan, coordinate, and manage resources to deliver projects on time, within quality and budget targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience, including 2 in project management. A hybrid work model is offered with opportunities for development and certification.