Mechanical Projects Engineer — PM & Delivery, Tembisa

Placements24

Kempton Park

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 950,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Annual leave

Career progression

On-site role in Tembisa

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Engineer - Mechanical Systems for a hands-on leadership role in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will drive lifecycle management from client brief to handover, coordinating with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background, 5+ years of related experience, and proficiency with MS Project and Asana.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical project engineering or similar.
Experience managing industrial projects from conception to completion; strong budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of mechanical engineering projects, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met.
Develop detailed project plans with resource allocation, risk assessment, and communication strategies.
Oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of mechanical systems and equipment.
Liaise with clients to understand requirements and provide regular updates.
Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines to ensure integrated delivery.
Manage external vendors/contractors to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Conduct site inspections and audits to monitor progress and compliance.
Prepare progress reports and final handover packages.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during execution.