Principal Mechanical Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE027814/HB

Date posted:

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to take on a principal-level leadership role within complex industrial projects? If you are confident approving designs, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring technical excellence across all project deliverables, this opportunity could be ideal.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

Approve, guide, and review engineering designs, calculations, and design development to ensure technical accuracy and compliance
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, scopes, and manage scope variations with supporting documentation
Oversee drafting deliverables and provide technical direction to the design team
Develop and approve technical documentation, material take-offs, scopes of work, and equipment specifications
Evaluate vendor tenders, coordinate inter-discipline technical integration, and ensure engineering outputs align with scope, cost, and schedule

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 15+ years’ post-graduate experience in a senior mechanical engineering role
Registered ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist
Strong technical aptitude with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination and mentor engineers-in-training
Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality engineering outputs within budget and schedule constraints

Qualification:

Minimum BEng / BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact HENDRINA BASSON on , quoting the Ref: CTE027814

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