Senior Mechanical Engineer & Project Lead (Upington)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Upington, Northern Cape, to lead mechanical projects from concept through delivery. The role requires strong project management, technical execution, and on-site leadership to coordinate teams, contractors, and resources.

You will oversee scope, timelines, budgets, and compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations. A Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years' experience, including 4 years in leadership, are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• 4+ years in project leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical engineering projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Develop detailed project plans with resource allocation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management.
• Provide technical direction for mechanical design, analysis, and implementation phases.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors for project success.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Upington, Northern Cape, to lead mechanical projects from concept through delivery. The role requires strong project management, technical execution, and on-site leadership to coordinate teams, contractors, and resources.

You will oversee scope, timelines, budgets, and compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations. A Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years' experience, including 4 years in leadership, are expected.