Projects Engineer III

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Stellenbosch is looking for a skilled engineer to provide technical expertise and oversee engineering projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in the built environment and a strong focus on data analytics and solution design. This role supports capital projects and aims at optimizing service uptime while ensuring compliance with building standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive project management experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the built environment.
• 5 years in a supervisory or technical advisory capacity.
• Proven experience in data analytics and solution design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and innovative solutions.
• Oversee and support the Technical and Engineering team.
• Monitor and maintain solutions for maximum ROI.

Skills

Commercial Thinking Skills

Communications Skills

Complaint Management skills

Decision making skills

Management skills

Project Management Skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Project Management Certification

Tools

SAP or related Enterprise Management Systems

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Purpose Statement

To provide technical expertise, designs and innovative solutions, overseeing and supporting the Technical and Engineering team for optimal implementation and execution across multiple areas of the business, which will reduce risk exposure and increase the uptime of services.

To explore solutions that support improvement in the business‑as‑usual functions of the bank and monitor and maintain solutions to ensure maximum return on investments.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in the built environment with relevant experience in processing systems, processes, procedures and support in a similar environment, with 5 years in a supervisory or technical advisory capacity.
• Proven experience in data analytics, root cause analysis as well as solution design and implementation.
• Hands‑on experience supporting capital projects such as property upgrades, infrastructure installations, or building enhancements.
• Exposure to managing project teams or coordinating with external consultants and contractors.
• Experience translating technical requirements into project plans and operational deliverables.
• Experience in supporting the design, maintenance, or upgrade of commercial office buildings.
• Cross‑functional collaboration across departments to achieve project goals.
• Exposure to multi‑disciplinary engineering environments (e.g., civil, electrical, mechanical).
• Experience in building layout design, system testing, and implementation support.
• Investigating and resolving building‑related issues, including security and environmental concerns.
• Experience conducting technical reviews of building systems such as HVAC, energy plants and air‑conditioning units.

Ideal

• 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering within the built environment.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management in construction projects, including project managing development and implementation of large corporate office developments.
• Experience in data visualisation and trend analysis.
• Experience in project costing, construction and budgeting.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering – Civil or Project Management Certification (e.g., Prince 2, Agile, DSDM, Atern).

Qualifications (Ideal Or Preferred)

• Masters Degree in Engineering – Civil or Business Administration.

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of engineering principles and infrastructure development standards.
• Basic knowledge of financial and regulatory frameworks relevant to infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices, energy efficiency technologies and green building principles.
• Working knowledge of risk identification and mitigation in engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with municipal and national building codes, environmental and safety regulations.
• Understanding of cost estimation, budgeting and basic ROI analysis for engineering projects.
• Awareness of security systems and infrastructure relevant to corporate environments.
• Awareness of emerging technologies in sustainability, building systems and security infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of property acquisition processes and technical due diligence.
• Understanding of departmental planning processes and performance tracking.
• People management fundamentals: team coordination, performance monitoring, and development planning.
• Governance and compliance principles relevant to engineering and infrastructure.
• General understanding of business operations, systems and support functions.
• IT literacy, including data analysis tools and project management software.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.

Ideal (Additional)

• Data and trend analysis.
• General knowledge of construction, power, networks, hardware and software.
• SAP or related Enterprise Management Systems (procurement).

Skills

• Commercial Thinking Skills.
• Communications Skills.
• Complaint Management skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Management skills.
• Project Management Skills (Methodology Specific).

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record.

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