Senior Mechanical Project Engineer – Energy Projects

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (bonus eligibility)

Comprehensive medical and dental保险

Pension fund contribution

Ongoing professional development and培训

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Project Engineer with a mechanical engineering background for a role based in Centurion, Gauteng. You will manage diverse mechanical projects from conception through completion, aligning scope, schedule, budget, and resources to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, apply risk management, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while maintaining strong stakeholder communication and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of mechanical engineering experience; 3+ years in project management.
• PM certification (PMP) or equivalent highly desirable.
• Experience with MS Project or Asana.
• Strong client-facing and written communication skills.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and finalize mechanical engineering projects within deadlines and budget.
• Define scope, goals and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules and resource allocations.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for project execution.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure mechanical engineering aspects meet quality and technical requirements.
• Track performance to analyze milestone completion and issues.
• Communicate project status, risks and issues to stakeholders.
• Manage design specifications, progress reports and financial records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and industry regulations.

Skills

PMP Certification

Project management

Vendor management

Risk management

Scheduling / MS Project

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Project Engineer with a mechanical engineering background for a role based in Centurion, Gauteng. You will manage diverse mechanical projects from conception through completion, aligning scope, schedule, budget, and resources to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, apply risk management, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while maintaining strong stakeholder communication and timely reporting.