Senior Project Engineer - Hybrid | Industrial Machinery Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid and retirement annuity

Bonuses and annual salary reviews

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Klerksdorp, North West. The role oversees the design, development and implementation of bespoke machinery for a diverse client base, balancing on-site collaboration with remote project management.

You will drive project plans, budgets, and timelines, lead cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards while delivering value to clients. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project engineering/management in industrial machinery.
• Track record of delivering engineering projects from initiation to closure.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple industrial machinery projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and high quality.
• Oversee mechanical design and engineering, collaborating with design engineers and technicians.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, sales and clients to ensure project success.
• Identify and mitigate risks and address challenges proactively.
• Ensure designs and deliverables comply with industry standards and client specs.
• Provide status updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships and understand their needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Klerksdorp, North West. The role oversees the design, development and implementation of bespoke machinery for a diverse client base, balancing on-site collaboration with remote project management.

You will drive project plans, budgets, and timelines, lead cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards while delivering value to clients. Strong leadership and communication are essential.