Remote Mechanical Project Leader

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Full remote work flexibility

Health and wellness benefits

Professional certifications

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a proactive Remote Mechanical Project Engineer to manage and execute diverse mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion.

This fully remote role emphasizes planning, budgeting, resource coordination and delivering high‑quality mechanical solutions, requiring strong leadership and clear communication.

Candidates should have 5+ years of mechanical project experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical project engineering or management.
• Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize mechanical projects on time and within budget.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Manage remote resources and external vendors.
• Track progress, identify risks, and apply mitigations.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality and client expectations.
• Facilitate virtual meetings and reporting to the team.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Negotiation

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a proactive Remote Mechanical Project Engineer to manage and execute diverse mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion.

This fully remote role emphasizes planning, budgeting, resource coordination and delivering high‑quality mechanical solutions, requiring strong leadership and clear communication.

Candidates should have 5+ years of mechanical project experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering.