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Project Engineer

Recruiter:
The Talent Room

Job Ref:
Tal /KT

Date posted:
Monday, September 22, 2025

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A company in Cape Town is looking for a Project Engineer.

POSITION INFO:
R
oles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor assigned engineering projects.
• Assist Project Manager to compile URS in line with project scope.
• Ensure assigned projects are delivered OTIF in line with project scope and by completing all phases of project process.
• Execute technical responsibilities in line with project plan including Design, Research and Development, Data Capturing, Testing etc.
• Collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, coworkers and suppliers to ensure project are delivered OTIF.
• Anticipate any potential project risks, identifying and establishing corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to all statutory regulations relating to project design and implementation.
• Compile manufacturing drawings, BOMs and parts list as required by projects.
• Record and document applicable project requirements including technical specs, manuals, SOP, work instructions etc.
• Review and track project expenses in line with project budget.
• Ensure effective change control when introducing new technologies, methods, processes or equipment to the company.
• Provide support to the Maintenance team in machine breakdowns and root cause analysis.
• Provide support to the quality team on customer complaints and implementation of preventative action plans.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities to optimise current process capability.
• Provide support to the rest of the team on design and related issues.
• Identify and Mitigate potential product and OHS risks.
• 50% Designing & Problem Solving / 50% Project Management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Mechanical Design and CAD skills
• Ability to source and interact with suppliers
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree Mechatronics / Mechanical or related engineering discipline required.
• 5 years of practical experience at least 3 years of experience in project management, engineering, systems design, or other related field
• Proven track record of delivering projects OTIF in line with professional project management principles
• Experience of Mechanical Design in a production environment.
• Industrial automation and electrical control system experience will be advantageous
• Experience in pneumatic system design
• Good understanding of Manufacturing Processes

Description
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities
The Engineering Coordinator provides technical and administrative support to the Engineering Manager and the broader project team. This role plays a key part in coordinating engineering deliverables, managing project documentation, and supporting governance across all stages of multidisciplinary projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, 3-5 years engineering experience, and a keen interest in growing into an Engineering Manager. The position offers exposure to large-scale projects and an opportunity to develop project leadership skills.

Key responsibilities include:

Engineering & Technical Coordination

• Support the coordination of engineering design deliverables across disciplines.
• Track and update engineering deliverables register in alignment with project schedules.
• Assist with quality reviews and comment registers for design packages and vendor documents.
• Support and facilitate engineering design meetings/workshops and maintain action trackers.

Project Administration and Governance

• Maintain project registers for correspondence, deliverables, and change requests.
• Assist with project reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality management systems and engineering governance procedures.
• Support internal and client project audits and close-out documentation.
• Coordinate with document control for transmittals and document version management.

Financial and Commercial Support:

• Support Engineering Manager with tracking project budgets, man-hours, and progress against plan.
• Assist in preparing variation requests and subcontractor documentation.
• Support procurement and vendor coordination activities as required.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with internal engineering teams, clients, and external contractors.
• Prepare meeting minutes and ensure timely follow-up of actions.
• Support the Engineering Manager in ensuring alignment between project stakeholders, disciplines, and deliverables.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree or National Diploma in Engineering
• Registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA and actively pursuing professional registration.
• 2-3 years of experience in an engineering or project environment (consulting or EPCM)
• Exposure to project coordination, document management, or project controls preferred.
• Basic understanding of project management principles (PMI, PRINCE2, or similar) advantageous.
• Interest in progressing toward Engineering Management career path

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups in South Africa.

Role description: Lead Project Engineer

Objective

As a Lead Project Engineer at the company, your objective is to play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of complex engineering projects. You will lead and guide interdisciplinary teams, apply your expertise in project planning and oversee the adherence to contractual and commercial requirements. Your role will encompass coordinating project schedules, maintaining the highest standards of quality, and fostering strong client relationships. Additionally, you will actively engage in the development of project-specific procedures, document management, and cross-discipline collaboration. Your dedication to excellence, adherence to professional ethics, and commitment to safety and staff development will be instrumental in achieving project objectives, maintaining client satisfaction, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

Project Management

· Manage design teams and coordinate other disciplines involved on the project.

· Develop a thorough understanding of a project's scope, contractual and commercial requirements and regularly review the status of work.

· Develop project schedules and requirements and regularly engage in discussions with team members to ensure schedule adherence. Actively address delays and support in overcoming obstacles.

· Ensure the project schedule incorporates internal and Client reviews appropriate for the project phase.

· Understand project schedule milestones and ensure comprehension among team members. Monitor progress and initiate cross-discipline corrective actions when necessary.

· Review document, requisition, and sub-contract indexes to ensure they are updated and available for issue as scheduled.

· Serve as a liaison between the company and the Client's engineering representative, particularly regarding design and specification matters.

· Inform the team of any changes to engineering design or specifications made by the client that may constitute the basis for a contract change. Provide information for estimating the cost and schedule impact of such changes.

· Provide input to Project closure reports.

· Maintain a document and drawing numbering system.

· Day to day management of design resources and management with other stakeholders.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

· Ensure that the procedures and work practices outlined in the Project Engineering Quality Plan and industry best practice are appropriately applied.

· Develop project-specific procedures to enhance project performance.

· Prepare appropriate procedures and standards in line with the Department Quality Plan and as required by the project's scope of work.

· Understand the requirements for Design Reviews, participating as required by procedure and ensuring relevant groups satisfactorily close actions.

· Chair and manage Model Reviews, ensuring that relevant groups prepare the model to meet quality standards in a timely manner. Ensure attendance of specified personnel for the review and allocate appropriate actions to the respective owners. Expedite the closure of actions by agreed-upon dates.

Documentation and Data Management

· Procure and make available to the team all Client standards and practices as described in the Work Scope.

· Prepare and periodically update the Document Distribution Matrices.

· Develop and issue Engineering design criteria and scopes of work on a regular basis.

· Actively use the Document Management System (DMS) to monitor progress with projects.

· Coordinate the transfer of records to storage and disposal as needed. You will ensure teams and designers have the information they require.

· Establish procedures for the handover of engineering deliverables to team members.

Engineering Design and Coordination

· Progress the Engineering design through the issuance of design bases, design criteria, material flow diagrams, line lists, equipment lists, and other essential design documents.

· Facilitate effective cross-discipline coordination and resolve any cross-discipline problems.

· Be proficient in using and navigating through the 3D Model using the assigned software for review purposes.

· Prepare multi-discipline requisitions with full input from relevant engineering disciplines, having first become familiar with terms and conditions of the contract and the strategy.

· Co-ordinate discipline design development process.

· Prepare deliverables including design and cost analyses, drawings, sketches, diagrams, lists, 3D models, bills of quantities, schedules, registers etc, in compliance with the BoD.

· Check drawings / models and maintain quality of deliverables.

· Interface with designers from other disciplines.

Ongoing Improvement Contributions

· Provide guidance to junior team members.

· Provide effective people management and leadership to maintain the team's capability, capacity, and growth, making recruitment decisions as per business requirements.

· Strategically plan and execute training and development initiatives, both for personal growth and to ensure the team's competence aligns with the latest technological trends.

Qualifications and experience

· The minimum academic qualification is an engineering degree and professional registration.

· At least 10 years of experience in the engineering field, preferably in the mining industry.

Key skills and competencies

Technical skills

· Proficiency in project quality planning and adherence to quality plans.

· Comprehensive knowledge of project contractual and commercial requirements.

· Expertise in the application of procedures and work practices as per the Project Engineering Quality Plan.

· Familiarity with client standards and practices, ensuring their availability to the engineering team.

· Skill in preparing and updating Document Distribution Matrices.

· Ability to develop engineering designs and create essential design documents.

· Proficiency in setting up and managing deliverable storage and progress tracking.

· Expertise in understanding and managing project schedules, including identifying and addressing delays.

· Proficiency in the development and issuance of Engineering Indices.

· Knowledge of schedule milestones and the ability to monitor progress, initiate remedial actions, and coordinate cross-discipline activities.

· Skill in developing project-specific procedures to enhance project performance.

· Proficiency in using Document Management Systems (DMS) for monitoring progress and document control.

· Skill in reviewing procurement documentation for major equipment and materials for compliance with the scope of work.

· Strong communication skills to serve as a contact point between the company, client's representatives, and site personnel.

Leadership and management skills

· Strong leadership skills to coordinate and resolve cross-discipline issues.

· Effective coordination and transfer of records, including storage, microfilming, and destruction.

· Ability to manage and advise on design changes and contract variations.

· Proficiency in facilitating Design Reviews and Model Reviews, including chairing, action allocation, and closure.

· Knowledge of 3D modelling software for review purposes.

· Skill in preparing multi-discipline subcontract requisitions with input from engineering disciplines.

· Strong procedural development and standard-setting abilities.

· Effective procedures for the handover of engineering deliverables to construction and client Document Management Group.

· Contribution to the project closure report.

Professional values

· Urgency: Quick response to all emerging client requests, project requirements and ensuring deadlines are met.

· Leadership Skills: Demonstrating strong leadership skills in guiding and motivating teams to achieve common goals.

· Accountability: Demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility and ownership in all tasks and decisions.

· Professional Integrity: Dedication to professional integrity, ethical conduct, and compliance with quality standards.

· Personal and Professional Development: Commitment to continuous self-improvement and seeking areas for personal and professional growth.

· Emphasis on accountability and responsibility in delivering on project objectives.

· Effective Communication: Comfortable with asking questions and seeking clarification when unsure, avoiding assumptions and guesswork to maintain accuracy and clarity.

· Diligence: Diligence in fulfilling contractual and commercial obligations.

· Client Focus: A focus on client satisfaction and building long-term relationships.

· Excellence and Innovation: Striving for excellence and innovation in project execution.

· Safety Awareness: Maintaining a strong awareness of safety measures and ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

We're Hiring: Project Engineer – Mechanical Engineering

Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer with a passion for driving complex projects to successful completion? Join our dynamic team as a
Project Engineer
, where you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating multi-disciplinary efforts across projects, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of mechanical, steelwork, platework, tanks, and multi-disciplinary packages. You'll facilitate collaboration across engineering disciplines and oversee procurement and contractor management from concept to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement project specifications and equipment schedules
• Lead design and engineering coordination
• Manage procurement processes and supplier relationships
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance
• Control project changes, budgets, and timelines
• Drive project delivery aligned with strategic goals

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Experience

• 5–10 years in the mining industry, with proven project engineering expertise

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Office Suite
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills
• Commercial acumen and budgeting proficiency
• Skilled negotiator and problem solver
• Ability to interpret 2D drawings and navigate 3D review software

Why SENET?

At SENET, we don't just deliver projects — we engineer excellence. As a leading project management and engineering firm in the mining and minerals sector, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical precision, and commitment to sustainable development.

Ready to take the next step?

• Send your CV to and let's build something extraordinary together.

An industry leader in the packaging/manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced
Project Engineer
based in
Stikland, Cape Town.
This person will lead the design, development, and delivery of the new factory and needs experience managing capital projects involving machinery installation, automation, or factory design.

Tasks & responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, and local suppliers to ensure design intent and project goals are met.
• Manage all engineering, technical, and construction-related activities to ensure project milestones and quality standards are achieved.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables, conduct regular reviews, and manage project scope, timelines, risks, and budgets.
• Report regularly on project progress, cost control, resource planning, and change management.
• Drive the implementation of automation and smart factory initiatives
• Support new product development, prototyping, and scaling production capabilities within the new factory.
• Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the project.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical
  or
  Mechatronics Engineering
  .
• Project Management qualification or certification is highly advantageous.
• 3-4 years' experience
  in project management in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in
  3D CAD software
  (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with
  ISO standards
  and manufacturing procedures.
• Financially and commercially astute with experience managing
  project budgets
  .
• Highly computer literate, especially in
  Microsoft Excel
  and
  project management tools
  .

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted.

To manage and execute in-house engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring thorough scoping, timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with operational goals. The Project Engineer will play a key role in optimizing production processes, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Project Scoping

• Lead the conceptualization phase by gathering all relevant requirements.
• Compile a detailed scope with specialist input and drafting office support
• Ensure buy in and sign off by the relevant stakeholders

Project Execution & Commissioning

• Lead onsite construction, implementation, and commissioning of engineering projects.
• Ensure smooth handover and integration of projects into operations.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to meet project goals.

Project Management

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Track project costs and ensure adherence to budget.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and adjustments.

Resource & Process Optimization

• Predict and allocate resources efficiently to meet project objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the production process.
• Apply industry best practices and standards throughout project execution.

Documentation & Compliance

• Draft and maintain project documentation, manuals, and procedures.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with internal and external standards.
• Support audits and reviews by providing necessary documentation and insights.

Collaboration & Support

• Assist the Engineering Manager: Projects with engineering-related activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with business goals.
• Mentor junior staff or interns involved in project activities.

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums created by Soill for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at Soill
• Distribute safety information as and when required
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Industrial Engineering Minimum 4 years relevant working experience
• 3–5 years of experience in project engineering, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Proven experience in managing engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience in mechanical Design, P&ID, Project management, Commissioning and project execution will be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong design and analytical skills
• Strong mathematical aptitude

Project Engineer

Job Title:
Project Engineer

Position Type:
FTC

Location:
Pretoria, ZA

About the Role:

Foci Group is seeking a dynamic
Project Engineer
to support the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects across its subsidiaries. This key role goes beyond technical design, the Project Engineer will act as a
project lead, problem-solver and strategic contributor
, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate
technical competence, initiative and strong organisational skills
, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop engineering brief (scoping, technical specification, standards).
• Provide continuous technical support, auditing for the life cycle of the project and conduct post implementation audits.
• Generate technical and operational specifications to support tender and request for proposals.
• Ensure effective and compliant contract management and that work is executed in accordance with contract (time frame, SLA, Scope, quality, budget, contractors).
• Perform quality inspection on work done and implement/propose remedial action where necessary.
• Determine, as part of cross-functional team, evaluation criteria and participate in evaluation and award of bids / tenders received.
• Manage the development of a detailed project plan by consolidating the project requirements, considering costs and expenditures and expected timescales.
• Provides guiding direction and ultimate oversight of engineering engagements
• Sets direction and goals for technology and/or market by developing high-quality business strategies and plans in collaboration with the Executive Team and business line Heads.
• Accountable for designated business performance (financial and non-financial).
• Management of Construction Contracts as Engineer.
• To develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans.
• Completing technical studies and preparing cost estimates.
• Management of projects from inception through to client delivery
• Analysis of risks and project status reporting to management
• Technical reviews of workflows and technical instructions
• Testing and commissioning procedure development and implementation thereof
• Demonstrates a high level of problem-solving ability, strong negotiation skills and tenacity.
• Proactively challenges assumptions, identifies underlying issues and drives effective solutions.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Manage documentation, including project reports, progress updates, and change control.
• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Support procurement processes by evaluating technical submissions and vendor capabilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and project optimization.
• Contribute towards contractor vendor selection and approval.
• Manage relationship with the client (invoicing, deadline, milestone, turnover etc).
• Ad hoc tasks as requested by management
• Comply with company HR Policy and Procedures manual

Project Management:

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to ensure successful delivery of engineering projects.
• Define all the project execution scopes, work breakdown structures, schedules, objectives, method statements, project risks involving all relevant stakeholders after receiving a detailed handover from the Technical sales team related to all the group products.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to relevant regulations and other industry-specific standards, maintaining documentation for audits and inspections.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and maintenance, to align project objectives with business goals.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
• Maintain monthly overview of services budget, monitor variations, and ensure cost control on projects, timely invoicing on services projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Define and coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Budget and Cost Control: Monitor project expenditures, ensuring adherence to budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and progress reports, and provide regular updates to management and stakeholders.
• Conduct an assessment on project pre-feasibility, strategic value and importance and related risk analysis as an input into project prioritization.
• Mobilize project team, develop a Work Breakdown Structure and request a provisional team schedule from the PMO.
• Monitor and control project work including scope and cost control, review of team deliverables, quality control with assistance from PMO and resource management
• Provide input to CAPEX/OPEX budget for internal projects
• Provide direction, guidance and support to project team members and share knowledge and expertise required for optimal project delivery
• Provide direction, guidance, and support to project team members and share knowledge and expertise required for optimal project delivery.
• Co-ordinating the efforts of other project staff to meet project schedules and deliverables
• Monitoring and controlling of project costs related to capital and manhours
• Liaising directly with clients on project issues
• Accountable for preparation and maintenance of overall project schedules
• Accountable for preparation and maintenance of overall cost plan
• Scheduling of meetings
• Responsible for recording and issuing of minutes of project and client meetings
• Preparation of monthly project status report
• Management of ad hoc problems during project execution and implementation of suitable contingency plans
• Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams responsible for the installation & commissioning of equipment according to company standards, within safety, quality, budget, time and scope targets.
• Measure and report on project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Perform internal risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ability to execute functions of Senior Discipline Engineer when project structure does not have this resource (see separate work profile).
• Coordinate ad-hoc internal projects when required.

Engineering and Construction:

• Conduct project feasibility studies for engineering and construction projects, preparing documentation, drawings and recommendation for execution of project.
• Submit and obtain local authorities required approvals, prepare and obtain approval for internal Management of Change documentations.
• Guide the draughtsman and or consultants in preparation of the construction drawings.
• Participate in negotiation for the supply of equipment and engineering contracts with the service providers, in collaboration with the Procurement Project Team.
• Plan, organize, control and execute field construction activities, within the given time and budget.
• Be responsible for incorporation of local legislation requirements, company standards and best practices to all engineering and construction projects.

Competencies

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication and Persuasion skills
• Business Acumen Skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Leadership and Assertiveness.
• Financial Management
• Trustworthy & Ethical
• Ability to work at remote sites for extended periods
• Expert Level in Microsoft 365 Suite, including MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools (Slack, Teams, Asana/Trello/Jira).
• Proficient knowledge of ERP/CRM (e.g., Dynamics/Zoho), Adobe/PDF tools for form filling and packaging, experience with vendor portals (NT eTender, municipal/provincial portals, state-owned entities, OEM partner portals).
• Ability to perform detailed engineering tasks and analysis
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and multi-tasking skills
• Initiative, independence, self-discipline, structure, and organization
• Pro-active hands-on problem solving on job-site.
• Ensure high level of safety on site.
• A high level of verbal & non-verbal communication.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong Project Management and Evaluation skills
• An orientation towards Customer Service Excellence.
• Results driven, an achiever that can put in long hours when required.
• Strategic and holistic thinking.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Required Qualification & Experience (Minimum):

• BSc or BEng degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng / Pr Tech.
• Honors/Master's degree advantageous.
• Registration with SACPCMP and/or Project Management Profession (PMU).
• At least 5 years relevant experience in design & construction projects, buildings infrastructure, power generation, petrochemical and renewable energy.
• Experience in contracts (JBCC and NEC) administration and financial administration.
• Knowledge of CIDB, PROCSA, Fee Scales, consultant's appointments.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Expert in MS Project, Primavera or equivalent project management tools a must.
• Proven experience in project management
• Driver's license and own reliable vehicle a must.
• Able to travel nationally and internationally as needed to support client engagements, to support project implementations and attend industry events.
• Valid passport

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop engineering brief (scoping, technical specification, standards).
• Provide continuous technical support, auditing for the life cycle of the project and conduct post implementation audits.
• Generate technical and operational specifications to support tender and request for proposals.
• Ensure effective and compliant contract management and that work is executed in accordance with contract (time frame, SLA, Scope, quality, budget, contractors).
• Perform quality inspection on work done and implement/propose remedial action where necessary.
• Determine, as part of cross-functional team, evaluation criteria and participate in evaluation and award of bids / tenders received.
• Manage the development of a detailed project plan by consolidating the project requirements, considering costs and expenditures and expected timescales.
• Provides guiding direction and ultimate oversight of engineering engagements
• Sets direction and goals for technology and/or market by developing high-quality business strategies and plans in collaboration with the Executive Team and business line Heads.
• Accountable for designated business performance (financial and non-financial).
• Management of Construction Contracts as Engineer.
• To develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans.
• Completing technical studies and preparing cost estimates.
• Management of projects from inception through to client delivery
• Analysis of risks and project status reporting to management
• Technical reviews of workflows and technical instructions
• Testing and commissioning procedure development and implementation thereof
• Demonstrates a high level of problem-solving ability, strong negotiation skills and tenacity.
• Proactively challenges assumptions, identifies underlying issues and drives effective solutions.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Manage documentation, including project reports, progress updates, and change control.
• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Support procurement processes by evaluating technical submissions and vendor capabilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and project optimization.
• Contribute towards contractor vendor selection and approval.
• Manage relationship with the client (invoicing, deadline, milestone, turnover etc).
• Ad hoc tasks as requested by management
• Comply with company HR Policy and Procedures manual

Project Management:

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to ensure successful delivery of engineering projects.
• Define all the project execution scopes, work breakdown structures, schedules, objectives, method statements, project risks involving all relevant stakeholders after receiving a detailed handover from the Technical sales team related to all the group products.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to relevant regulations and other industry-specific standards, maintaining documentation for audits and inspections.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and maintenance, to align project objectives with business goals.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
• Maintain monthly overview of services budget, monitor variations, and ensure cost control on projects, timely invoicing on services projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Define and coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Budget and Cost Control: Monitor project expenditures, ensuring adherence to budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and progress reports, and provide regular updates to management and stakeholders.
• Conduct an assessment on project pre-feasibility, strategic value and importance and related risk analysis as an input into project prioritization.
• Mobilize project team, develop a Work Breakdown Structure and request a provisional team schedule from the PMO.
• Monitor and control project work including scope and cost control, review of team deliverables, quality control with assistance from PMO and resource management
• Provide input to CAPEX/OPEX budget for internal projects
• Provide direction, guidance and support to project team members and share knowledge and expertise required for optimal project delivery
• Provide direction, guidance, and support to project team members and share knowledge and expertise required for optimal project delivery.
• Co-ordinating the efforts of other project staff to meet project schedules and deliverables
• Monitoring and controlling of project costs related to capital and manhours
• Liaising directly with clients on project issues
• Accountable for preparation and maintenance of overall project schedules
• Accountable for preparation and maintenance of overall cost plan
• Scheduling of meetings
• Responsible for recording and issuing of minutes of project and client meetings
• Preparation of monthly project status report
• Management of ad hoc problems during project execution and implementation of suitable contingency plans
• Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams responsible for the installation & commissioning of equipment according to company standards, within safety, quality, budget, time and scope targets.
• Measure and report on project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Perform internal risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ability to execute functions of Senior Discipline Engineer when project structure does not have this resource (see separate work profile).
• Coordinate ad-hoc internal projects when required.

Engineering and Construction:

• Conduct project feasibility studies for engineering and construction projects, preparing documentation, drawings and recommendation for execution of project.
• Submit and obtain local authorities required approvals, prepare and obtain approval for internal Management of Change documentations.
• Guide the draughtsman and or consultants in preparation of the construction drawings.
• Participate in negotiation for the supply of equipment and engineering contracts with the service providers, in collaboration with the Procurement Project Team.
• Plan, organize, control and execute field construction activities, within the given time and budget.
• Be responsible for incorporation of local legislation requirements, company standards and best practices to all engineering and construction projects.

Competencies

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication and Persuasion skills
• Business Acumen Skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Leadership and Assertiveness.
• Financial Management
• Trustworthy & Ethical
• Ability to work at remote sites for extended periods
• Expert Level in Microsoft 365 Suite, including MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools (Slack, Teams, Asana/Trello/Jira).
• Proficient knowledge of ERP/CRM (e.g., Dynamics/Zoho), Adobe/PDF tools for form filling and packaging, experience with vendor portals (NT eTender, municipal/provincial portals, state-owned entities, OEM partner portals).
• Ability to perform detailed engineering tasks and analysis
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and multi-tasking skills
• Initiative, independence, self-discipline, structure, and organization
• Pro-active hands-on problem solving on job-site.
• Ensure high level of safety on site.
• A high level of verbal & non-verbal communication.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong Project Management and Evaluation skills
• An orientation towards Customer Service Excellence.
• Results driven, an achiever that can put in long hours when required.
• Strategic and holistic thinking.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Required Qualification & Experience (Minimum):

• BSc or BEng degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng / Pr Tech.
• Honors/Master's degree advantageous.
• Registration with SACPCMP and/or Project Management Profession (PMU).
• At least 5 years relevant experience in design & construction projects, buildings infrastructure, power generation, petrochemical and renewable energy.
• Experience in contracts (JBCC and NEC) administration and financial administration.
• Knowledge of CIDB, PROCSA, Fee Scales, consultant's appointments.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Expert in MS Project, Primavera or equivalent project management tools a must.
• Proven experience in project management
• Driver's license and own reliable vehicle a must.
• Able to travel nationally and internationally as needed to support client engagements, to support project implementations and attend industry events.
• Valid passport

Job Type: Temp to perm

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: R35 000,00 - R45 000,00 per month

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• design and construction projects: 5 years (Required)
• Project management software: 5 years (Required)
• Microsoft Project: 5 years (Required)
• in contracts (JBCC and NEC) administration: 5 years (Required)
• CAD: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• SACPCMP (Required)
• ECSA (Required)

Work Location: In person

About the Role

We are urgently seeking a Project Engineer to support the Commissioning Manager in commissioning activities for our industrial water treatment plant in Olifantsfontein, Centurion.

The resource will assist with the preparation, refinement of commissioning documentation across a wide range of equipment types, ensuring accurate recording with typical C1 – C4 commissioning principles.

About the Company

The organisation is technology-driven and passionate about clean water, resource recovery, and the circular economy.

They deliver turnkey Supply, Construct & Operate solutions for water, wastewater, and biogas treatment industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Refine commissioning documentation for various plant equipment, including pumps, motors, mixers, blowers, tanks, screens, actuators, valves, and instrumentation.
• Support and facilitate the commissioning process for mechanical and EC&I systems.
• Collaborate with operational and maintenance teams available on site to ensure smooth execution.
• Ensure all commissioning details are recorded accurately, relevant, and tailored to equipment type and project requirements.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on-site.
• Familiar with C1 – C4 commissioning stages.
• Medically fit to work on a construction site.
• Strong technical and engineering knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – this will be assessed.
• Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects.
• Methodical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver under pressure.

Qualifications & Experience

• Mechanical or electrical engineering degree – non negotiable.
• Experience in commissioning activities within water treatment plants or industrial plants is crucial.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a disciplined, solution-focused site engineer, with special detailed attention to C1 – C4 commissioning stages of an industrial waste water plant.