Principal Mechanical Engineer – Mining & EPCM

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

813010

Date posted:

Friday, October 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a leading engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) team delivering large-scale mining projects. This is a fixed term contract opportunity based in Johannesburg, with occasional site travel fully covered by the company. Contract Type: Fixed-term contract (2+ years) Qualifications: Essential: BSc, BEng, or BTech in Mechanical Engineering Essential: Trained in leadership and project execution Essential: Actively licensed with a local engineering governing body where required by law (e.g., ECSA) Desirable: Training in risk management or quality Requirements 12+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience Mining project experience (mandatory) EPCM experience (mandatory) Strong knowledge of regulations, codes, and manufacturing standards Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content Responsibilities: Serve as technical SME on all mechanical engineering matters across multiple mining projects Ensure adherence to engineering and design practices, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications Support standardization of equipment specifications, drawings, and document templates Participate in bid clarifications, evaluations, and vendor information review Review and authorize work done by direct reports Provide discipline supervision and mentorship to junior engineers

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