Mechanical Project Engineer – Mining & Process Plants

Dra; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

DRA Global is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Project Engineer to join our project delivery team in Woodmead, Johannesburg. You will coordinate mechanical design activities across mining, process plant, and infrastructure projects, providing hands-on engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 5–10 years’ mechanical engineering experience, professional SAIMechE registration, and familiarity with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng, BTech, or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional registration with a recognised engineering institution.
• 5–10 years’ relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mining and infrastructure projects.
• At least 3 years’ experience working on process plant and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in hydrometallurgical and/or chemical plant projects.
• Membership of SAIMechE.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical engineering and design activities across multidisciplinary projects, ensuring seamless integration.
• Manage engineering scopes, deliverables, schedules, and design interfaces efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure all engineering solutions are safe, practical, constructible, and fit for purpose.
• Support the development, preparation, and management of mechanical procurement packages.
• Facilitate technical communication and coordination between engineering, procurement, project management, vendors, and site teams.
• Oversee engineering changes, manage risks, and resolve technical queries throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor progress of engineering and design activities to ensure alignment with project schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Participate in design reviews, vendor document reviews, and project handover processes to maintain quality and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, engineering standards, client requirements, and project procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Engineering standards knowledge

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech or equivalent NQF Level 7 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D modeling

Job description

DRA Global is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Project Engineer to join our project delivery team in Woodmead, Johannesburg. You will coordinate mechanical design activities across mining, process plant, and infrastructure projects, providing hands-on engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 5–10 years’ mechanical engineering experience, professional SAIMechE registration, and familiarity with ISO standards.