Senior Mechanical Systems Leader — Renewable Energy

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer to drive the design and delivery of large-scale energy infrastructure projects in Gauteng. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, from concept through deployment and ongoing maintenance, ensuring reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.

The role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in mechanical design, simulations (CFD/FEA), and CAD, plus proven project management and vendor liaison experience.

Qualifications

• Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience with at least 3 in leadership/supervision.
• Proven track record in managing complex mechanical systems projects in energy.
• Experience with CFD/FEA, CAD tools and design validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of advanced mechanical systems for energy infrastructure.
• Mentor and manage a team of engineers and technicians toward technical excellence.
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines and ensure delivery within scope and quality.
• Conduct thermodynamic, fluid dynamics, and structural analyses to optimize performance and safety.
• Oversee procurement and vendor management to meet specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, prepare documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in design and operations.

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD

FEA

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer to drive the design and delivery of large-scale energy infrastructure projects in Gauteng. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, from concept through deployment and ongoing maintenance, ensuring reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.

The role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in mechanical design, simulations (CFD/FEA), and CAD, plus proven project management and vendor liaison experience.