PR Mechanical Engineer

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering specialist is seeking an experienced Professional Mechanical Engineer to join its technical team in Gauteng. The successful candidate will lead inspections, assessments, design and reports, delivering high-quality recommendations to clients.

The role combines onsite engineering, investigations, project management and technical leadership, with opportunities to mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement on projects across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in mechanical engineering (BEng or BSc).
• 5–7 years post-qualification engineering experience.
• ECSA Professional Engineer registration or pursuing registration.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalents).
• Experience with international engineering standards and codes.
• MS Office suite proficiency; strong report-writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite inspections and condition assessments of mechanical equipment and plant.
• Consolidate findings and evaluate observations by team members.
• Perform structural and mechanical assessments and provide recommendations.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to clients.
• Provide final review and sign-off on engineering work and reports.
• Manage and oversee engineering inspection and design projects.
• Mentor engineers in training and junior staff; support QA initiatives.
• Apply engineering analysis techniques and develop scopes of work.
• Ensure activities comply with standards, regulations and best practice.

Skills

Mechanical inspection experience

Project management

Technical report writing

Client liaison

Mentoring engineers

Education

BEng or BSc Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

An established engineering specialist is seeking an experienced Professional Mechanical Engineer to join its technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering inspections, condition assessments, technical evaluations, engineering design, project coordination and the delivery of high-quality technical reports and recommendations.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys a combination of onsite engineering, design, investigations, project management and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite inspections and condition assessments of mechanical equipment and plant.
• Consolidate inspection findings and technically evaluate observations made by team members.
• Perform structural and mechanical assessments and provide engineering recommendations.
• Compile detailed technical reports and present findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Provide final technical review and sign-off on engineering work and reports.
• Manage, coordinate and oversee engineering inspection and design projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, technologists and inspection teams.
• Execute mechanical engineering design projects and associated calculations.
• Review engineering designs, drawings, calculations and manufacturing drawings.
• Conduct failure investigations, root cause analyses and engineering assessments.
• Apply FEA and other engineering analysis techniques where required.
• Develop repair procedures and detailed Scopes of Work.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with relevant standards, legislation, regulations and good engineering practice.
• Compile technical and commercial proposals.
• Liaise regularly with clients and provide professional engineering advice and support.
• Participate in strategic planning and identify opportunities for business and technical growth.
• Conduct training, masterclasses and technical seminars when required.
• Mentor Engineers in Training and contribute to the development of junior technical staff.
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years' post-qualification engineering experience.
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng), or actively working towards registration.
• Previous experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Strong experience in mechanical engineering inspections, assessments or condition monitoring.
• Experience interpreting and applying international engineering standards and codes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical report-writing capabilities.
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites.