Senior Mechanical Engineer

South Zambezi Engineering Services; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gauteng seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical engineering design projects. The role involves substantial experience in bulk steel water pipelines and a proven track record in leadership. Key responsibilities include managing project budgets and ensuring compliance with designs and standards. Salary is negotiable. Closing date for applications is 27th September 2024.

Qualifications

• 5 years Professional Registration with ECSA or any recognized professional body.
• 15+ years' experience after graduation.
• Extensive experience in design and construction of bulk steel water pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical infrastructure and prepare tender documents.
• Monitor project progress from start to finish.
• Manage budgets at project level.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

BEng Honors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fluid Design Software

CAD

Job description

Job Summary

Reports to the HOD, in directing, co‑ordinating, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & control of mechanical engineering design projects. Drives general mechanical engineering design deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of mechanical infrastructure which includes abstraction works, pump station piping and associated equipment.
• Preparing tender documents as a basis for construction.
• Reviewing technical submissions.
• Working collaboratively with other design departments.
• Supporting other project managers and directors within the business.
• Keeping up to date with environmental matters and being aware of policy and developments in this area.
• Presenting technical data or project results to both technical and non‑technical Clients and Colleagues.
• Monitoring the progress of projects from start to finish – from the feasibility stage to basic and detail design, through to construction and handover.
• Controlling and managing budgets at project level.
• Incumbent is expected to carry out site supervision of construction works for short and sometimes long durations on sites as follows.
• Ensuring compliance with design/specifications and standards
• Ensuring compliance with project programme and all knowledge areas
• Attending site meetings
• Preparing reports
• Issuing of Site Instructions (SI)
• Attending to Requests for Information (RFIs) from the contractor
• Liaising with the Head Office in all cases while contacting site activities
• Do any ad‑hoc office or site duties as assigned by the Lead Mechanical Engineer.

Qualifications And experience / Minimum Requirements

• BEng Honors in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years Professional Registration with ECSA or any recognized professional body
• 15+ years’ experience after graduation
• Extensive experience in design and construction of bulk steel water pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, abstraction works and water treatment plants.
• Experience of managing a team of junior and senior employees
• Proven track in management and leadership within consulting firm
• Quality Management: Ensure that there is ISO compliance.
• Regular inter‑provincial and international site visits and meetings
• A valid Driver’s license
• The incumbent will be required to travel within South Africa and SADC where South Zambesi is operating.
• Knowledge of Design Compliance standards ACT, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Fluid Design Software, CAD
• Salary is negotiable

Competencies

• Ability to take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity.
• Ability be an active and participating team member, able to transfer skills to others to achieve business objectives in all circumstances
• Ability to troubleshoot and strategise in order to meet the long‑term vision of the company.
• Problem solver and target‑driven individual.
• Ability to deliver required results while working in a high‑pressure environment.

If you are not contacted as a short‑listed candidate within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Candidates are requested to submit a CV together with copies of certificates/driver’s license (no original certificates). Applications that are received without copies of required documentation will not be considered.

Closing Date: 27th September 2024

Advert Reference No: SZ‑Snr ME‑24

Completed applications can be e‑mailed to the recruitment email address below by the indicated closing date.

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South Zambezi Engineering Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender re‑assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or partnership, age, race or disability.