Professional Engineer - Mechanical

ZealHR; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ZealHR is seeking a Professional Engineer (Mechanical) for a Pretoria East based role. The position involves onsite inspections and condition assessments of equipment and plant, with final sign-off and presentations.

You will lead an inspection/design team, compile proposals, and drive project management across multiple engineering projects. The candidate will perform design calculations, drawings reviews, failure analyses, and root cause analyses, while applying international standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor level mechanical engineering degree (BEng or BSc Engineering) is required.
• 5–7 years post-qualification experience.
• ECSA registration as Professional Engineer or in process thereof.
• Experience with Solidworks or similar CAD software; Prokon advantageous.
• Experience with international standards/codes and MS Office suite.
• Programming experience is beneficial.
• Able to conduct training/masterclasses and seminars as required.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities; ability to liaise with clients.

Responsibilities

• Onsite inspections and condition assessment of equipment and plant; consolidate findings; approve observations by team; prepare and present reports.
• Compile proposals; execute engineering design projects; perform design calculations and drawing reviews.
• Manage and oversee implementation of multiple engineering projects; sign-off design projects and manufacturing drawings.
• Interface with engineers, technicians, and other specialists; provide professional and technical engineering support.
• Lead project management, coordination, and team leadership activities.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Develop and deliver repairs procedures and scopes of work.
• Engage in strategic planning and provide technical guidance to clients.

Skills

Inspection management

Client liaison

Engineering design

Technical report writing

Leadership

Strategic planning

Microsoft Office

Programming

Education

BEng or BSc Eng

Tools

Solidworks

Prokon

Job description

Job Description: Professional Engineer - Mechanical

Job Title: Professional Engineer

Salary: Market related and negotiable based on experience

Base Centre/Station: Pretoria East

Appointment type: Permanent / Consultant / Fixed Contract Period - subject to candidate availability

Job Description

Primary function: Onsite inspections and condition assessment of equipment and plant, consolidating findings, approval of observations made by team members, technical evaluation, structural assessment, report compilation, final sign-off and presentations.

Secondary: Compiling proposals, executing engineering design projects, design calculations, design- and drawing reviews, failure analyses, root cause analyses and FEA.

Required to manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of various engineering projects and the sign-off of design projects, design calculation and manufacturing drawings.

This position reports to the Lead Mechanical Engineer and the candidate interfaces with team members (i.e., Engineers, LMI’s, electrical specialists, technologists, etc.).

Specific duties include (additional to abovementioned, but not limited to):

1. Successful execution of onsite projects & inspection programs
2. Management & guidance of inspection/ design team (i.e., tech and Health & Safety)
3. Participation in strategic planning process
4. Technical experience (engineering inspections and assessments)
5. Application of engineering standards, legislations, good engineering practices and regulations (Able to condense complex and new systems)
6. Project management/ coordination & Leadership
7. Provide professional and technical advice and engineering support services
8. Repair procedures and compiling Scope of Works

Specific Requirements

1. Mechanical Engineering Degree (BEng or BSc Eng)
2. 5-7 years post qualification experience
3. Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or in process thereof
4. Previous experience with Solidworks (or other CAD software)
5. Previous experience with Prokon will be advantageous
6. Experience in studying & utilizing international standards/codes
7. Proficient with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
8. Programming experience will be beneficial
9. Able to conduct training/ masterclasses and seminars as and where required
10. Regular communication/liaison with clients
11. Able to display strategic capability and leadership
12. Good technical report writing skills, taking initiative when information is lacking
13. Able to identify and exploit growth and opportunities within industry

Future Development & Career Progression Planning (Guideline and optional)

1. Project Management Qualification - PMP Certification
2. ECSA Registration – Maintenance of PrEng
3. Planned development program (scheduled courses & seminars) - ongoing
4. Mentor for engineers in training

Specializes in engineering inspections & condition assessments of physical assets (cranes, hoists & lifting machines etc.), culminating into technical reports & recommendations. Also undertakes project management/ coordination, design projects, drawings, investigation analyses, failure analyses, repair procedures and/or quality control/ assurance specifications.

The organization is committed to an employee-orientated, high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, ongoing development, innovation, and dedication in the working environment. It regards active mentorship and continuous personal development as a key enabler to personal & career development and requires all team members to take ownership of personal and company growth.