Mechanical Project Lead: Delivering Complex Systems On Time

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga seeks a Project Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence at client sites in Nelspruit.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee installation and testing, manage risks, and uphold safety and quality standards while driving project success in a dynamic regional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project engineering or project management.
• Proven ability to manage mechanical systems projects.
• Familiarity with MS Project or Primavera.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closing of mechanical engineering projects.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with design teams, suppliers, and construction crews to ensure milestones are met.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and testing of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes effectively.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and client requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 in Mpumalanga seeks a Project Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence at client sites in Nelspruit.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee installation and testing, manage risks, and uphold safety and quality standards while driving project success in a dynamic regional environment.