Project Engineer

growwithstow; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global storage solutions company is seeking a Technical Point of Contact (SPOC) to oversee engineering projects in Stellenbosch. This role involves securing technical solutions, managing documentation, and facilitating communication between internal teams and suppliers. Candidates should have an engineering degree and proven experience in project engineering, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in English is required, and willingness to travel is a plus. Join us to shape the future of intralogistics!

Benefits

Autonomy and accountability

Direct interaction with engineering and operations

International fast-growing environment

Qualifications

• Experience in project engineering, industrial projects, or execution environments.
• Proficient in professional English; French and/or Dutch is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Secure technical solutions, documentation quality, and cost follow-up.
• Review and clarify technical documentation and requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering contributors for quality and timing.
• Manage sourcing of external vendors in line with project budget.
• Track project costs and report deviations.

Skills

Technical documentation analysis

Project engineering

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical, electromechanical, industrial engineering)

Job description

The stow group markets innovative storage solutions based on efficient and automated production processes.
The product ranges manufactured in our factories meet the logistical challenges of our customers, internationally.

Every day raunljv our “Rack Stars” work on developing innovative solutions for clients around the world. The passion, imagination, and determination of our employees are essential to our success as a market leader. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, you have great ideas and skills, and stow is the perfect place to make your mark!

If you want to grow as a professional, we have a spot waiting for you at stow.

stow values your strengths, because they are our strengths!

We are a dynamic global company looking for passionate people to help us innovate at every level.

Location:

South Africa

Job Description

As the technical SPOC ( plaît Point of Contact ) for your projects, you secure the technical solution, documentation quality, cost follow‑up and compliance—from initial analysis through on‑site execution.

Engineering & Realization

• Review technical documentation (internal/external) and identify missing information.
• Clarify requirements, make sound assumptions, and propose the best technical solution.
• Produce the required technical documents and calculations to justify the solution.
• Coordinate and follow up with engineering contributors to ensure quality, timing and consistency of deliverables.
• Attend technical meetings, site inspections and on‑site work when needed.
• Support internal stakeholders before and during execution to ensure robust implementation.
• Manage sourcing of external vendors (material, installation, etc.) in line with the project budget.
• Track project costs and report deviations necessário (+/-).
• Ensure compliance with local laws and applicable guidelines.
• Align with the Functional Manager to obtain conceptual approval of the technical solution.
• Ensure all technical documents follow the correct approval flow according to engineering guidelines.
• Verify / approve documents within your authorized scope and competence level.

Administration & Knowledge

• Ensure project information and documentation are properly stored.
• Register working hours and project costs on a regular basis.
• Share technical knowledge, participate in trainings and continuously develop your skills.

Qualifications

👤 What we’re looking for :

• Engineering degree (mechanical, electromechanical, industrial engineering or equivalent).
• Experience in project engineering / industrial projects / execution environments.
• Strong ability to analyze technical documentation, structure assumptions and produce calculations.
• Detail-oriented, hands‑on mindset, ownership and clear communication with internal teams and suppliers.
• Professional English required (French and/or Dutch is a plus depending on scope).
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site activities.

Additional information

⭐ Why join stow?

• Concrete, visible technical projects with a real on‑site dimension.
• Autonomy, accountability and direct interaction with engineering, operations, and vendors.
• An international, fast‑growing environment investing in people and development.

👉 Ready to take on this challenge? Apply now and help us shape the future of intralogistics projects !

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