Professional Mechanical Engineer Johannesburg, South Africa

Aamgroup; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced Professional Mechanical Engineer to lead complex projects across various sectors, including infrastructure and industrial systems design. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, be a registered Professional Engineer with ECSA, and have at least 15 years of relevant experience. This role offers flexible working opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Freedom to Work program

Flexible paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Fitness reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in site supervision, construction management, and quality assurance for large-scale developments.
• Ability to interpret complex technical documents and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering assignments of significant scope and complexity.
• Provide technical direction across multiple projects and disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking a highly experienced and registered Professional Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team. This role involves leading complex and high‑impact mechanical engineering projects across various sectors, including building services, infrastructure, manufacturing, and industrial systems design.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering assignments of significant scope and complexity.
• Provide technical direction across multiple projects and disciplines.
• Apply advanced engineering theories and principles to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Guide project planning, definition, and execution phases.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and technical forums.
• Support business development through proposal writing and client presentations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Experience in feasibility studies, design, maintenance, and supervision of diverse infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (BSc Eng / BEng / MSc Eng).
• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA.
• Minimum of 15 years’ relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in site supervision, construction management, and quality assurance for large‑scale developments (e.g., universities, hotels, residential and commercial buildings).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and discipline‑specific software tools.
• Ability to interpret complex technical documents and communicate effectively with stakeholders, clients, and regulatory bodies.

Benefits You Will Love

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal‑Employment‑Opportunity‑The‑Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or