Senior Engineering Professional

Hire Resolve.Com; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in South Africa seeks experienced mid-senior to senior engineering professionals. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 7-15+ years of project delivery experience across various sectors, including mining and manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with diverse teams. Benefits include private health insurance and a pension plan. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful engineering projects.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training Development

Qualifications

• 7–15+ years of relevant engineering experience, depending on role scope and discipline.
• Proven experience working on complex engineering projects within multiple sectors.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA or eligibility to register is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to engineering projects from concept to execution.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Review and approve engineering documents and specifications.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical expertise in engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BEng or BSc Eng)

Tools

Engineering software and tools

Job description

Hire Resolve is partnering with established organisations across South Africa to recruit experienced mid-senior to senior-level engineering professionals.

These opportunities are ideal for engineers with strong technical capability, proven project delivery experience, and the ability to operate effectively within regulated, performance-driven environments.

This role is designed to encapsulate multiple engineering disciplines and may suit professionals with backgrounds in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Process, Manufacturing, or Project Engineering, across sectors such as mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, construction, and heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to engineering projects from concept, design, and development through to execution and handover
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex technical and operational challenges
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, operations teams, contractors, and consultants
• Ensure compliance with South African legislation, industry standards, and health and safety requirements
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reliability, and operational performance
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to junior engineers and technicians
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
• Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and regulatory authorities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BEng or BSc Eng) in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, or a related discipline
• 7–15+ years of relevant engineering experience, depending on role scope and discipline
• Proven experience working on complex engineering projects within mining, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial environments
• Strong technical expertise within your engineering discipline
• Familiarity with South African standards, codes, and statutory requirements
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA or eligibility to register is preferred
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training Development