Senior Engineer

Sebenzana App; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join their Specialised Services team in Sandton. The ideal candidate will lead projects in high-value energy assets, ensuring technical excellence and delivering long-term value. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, project management, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires a BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering, registration with ECSA, and over 10 years in the power generation or petro-chemical sectors. Flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work model

Opportunities for professional growth

Leadership development

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the power generation, petro-chemical engineering, and/or energy-intensive sector.
• Proven project leadership experience.
• High attention to detail and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility and concept development studies for new and existing plants.
• Manage projects through all stages from scope and planning to delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and graduates, supporting technical growth.

Skills

Mechanical systems

High-energy equipment

Process optimisation

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Education

BEng / BSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Pr. Eng with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

Tools

ASME

API

ISO

Job description

Woodmead, South Africa | Posted on 11/07/2025

Sebenzana APP is a specialist engineering and assetperformance firm supporting owners and operators of high-value energy assetsacross Africa and internationally. We’re looking for an experienced andprofessionally registered Senior Engineer (Pr. Eng) to join our SpecialisedServices team — a group of technical leaders dedicated to solving complexengineering challenges and delivering long-term asset value for our clients.

If you’re passionate about project development, systemoptimisation and mentoring future engineers, this role offers the opportunityto shape projects that power industries and economies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Development & Feasibility Studies

• · Lead feasibility andconcept development studies for new and existing plants.
• · Conduct technical andfinancial analyses, scenario modelling and cost estimation.
• · Develop userrequirement and technical specifications for greenfield and brownfieldprojects.

2. Technical Leadership &Design Execution

• · Lead detailed design,specification and commissioning activities.
• · Perform complex thermal engineering calculations, modelling andanalysis of high-pressure systems, turbines and boilers.
• · Review and approvetechnical documentation, ensuring alignment with codes and standards (ASME,API, etc.).
• · PerformFitness for Service (FFS) and Remaining Life Assessments.
• · Performstructural Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• · PerformPipe-stress Analysis.
• · Deliver Owner’sEngineer and Lender’s Engineer services for clients.
• · Conduct Root CauseAnalyses (RCA) and lifetime assessments for asset optimisation.

3. Project Management

• · Manage projects throughall stages — from scope and planning to delivery and closeout.
• · Act as primarytechnical interface with clients, ensuring quality, cost and schedulecompliance.
• · Coordinatemultidisciplinary teams, including the drawing office and external contractors.
• · Manage budgets, projectprofitability and resource allocation.
• · Mentor junior engineersand graduates, supporting technical growth and professional registration.
• · Foster knowledgetransfer and a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• · Serve as deputy to theBusiness Unit Lead when required.

5. Commercial & BusinessSupport

• · Provide technical inputinto tenders and business development initiatives.
• · Identify and pursueopportunities to expand Sebenzana APP’s engineering and performance servicesportfolio.
• UpholdSebenzana APP’s values of integrity, excellence and collaboration in allinteractions.

Requirements

• BEng / BSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Pr. Eng with the Engineering Council of South Africa(ECSA)
• 10+ yearsin the power generation, petro-chemical engineering and/or energy-intensive sector, with proven project leadership experience.
• Mechanical systems, high-energy equipment, design andanalysis, process optimisation and engineering standards (ASME, API, ISO)
• High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking,proactive mindset, excellent communication and mentoring ability
• Demonstrated alignment with Sebenzana APP’s corevalues: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration

Work on high-impact projects in the energy andindustrial sectors. Collaborate with a team of leading technical specialistsacross geographies. Drive performance, reliability and innovation in the powergeneration industry.
Flexible work model: office, home and site.

Opportunities for professional growth andleadership development.