Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer – On‑Site Leadership

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and project-based</

On-site role offering hands-on project

Comprehensive health and retirement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Project Engineer to lead and execute mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion in Soweto, on-site. You will oversee planning, budgeting, resource allocation and ensure milestones are met with high quality within a collaborative team.

You will collaborate with internal teams, contractors and suppliers, manage risks, and communicate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and with robust engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project engineering or project management within a mechanical engineering context.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, design principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical engineering projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Project Engineer to lead and execute mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion in Soweto, on-site. You will oversee planning, budgeting, resource allocation and ensure milestones are met with high quality within a collaborative team.

You will collaborate with internal teams, contractors and suppliers, manage risks, and communicate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and with robust engineering outcomes.