Senior Mechanical Project Leader - Industrial Machinery

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement annuity

Leadership programs

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer in Pretoria, Gauteng to lead and manage complex industrial machinery projects from concept through commissioning. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, driving schedules, budgets, and risk management to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, extensive project management experience, and proven leadership capabilities to mentor junior engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in mechanical engineering with at least 3 years in project management or lead role.
• Proven experience in design and manufacturing of industrial machinery or complex mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (MS Project, Asana).
• Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and P&ID development.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and industrial standards.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple mechanical projects from initiation to completion within scope, schedule and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans with resource allocation, risk assessment and milestones.
• Oversee mechanical design using CAD; collaborate with design engineers to produce drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement and QA for seamless production and assembly.
• Manage on-site installation, commissioning and client training.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and goals.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide engineering support through lifecycle.
• Conduct project reviews and deliver regular progress reports to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and team members to foster collaboration and performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Project

Asana

P&ID development

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer in Pretoria, Gauteng to lead and manage complex industrial machinery projects from concept through commissioning. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, driving schedules, budgets, and risk management to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, extensive project management experience, and proven leadership capabilities to mentor junior engineers and