Lead Mechanical Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE027812/HB

Date posted:

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

1200000

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong design background in large-scale industrial projects? If you are confident in leading mechanical deliverables and ensuring compliance with engineering standards in mining or mineral processing environments, this opportunity could be ideal.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

Provide accurate mechanical design input, perform engineering calculations, and ensure compliance with project, client, and regulatory standards
Review and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, scopes, and technical documentation to ensure alignment with design intent
Identify scope variations and prepare supporting documentation as required
Ensure correctly specified mechanical equipment is sourced to meet project deliverables
Deliver high-quality engineering outputs within budgetary and schedule constraints

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 10 years’ post-graduate experience in a senior mechanical engineering role within heavy industrial projects
Proven exposure to mining or mineral processing environments
Registered ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist
Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving ability with excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently while building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationship

Qualification:

Minimum BEng / BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Only South African Residents will be considered.

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