Principal Mechanical Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE027927/HB

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

2 200 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned Mechanical Engineer prepared to step into a principal-level leadership role on complex industrial projects?
If you have the confidence to sign off on designs, mentor and direct engineering teams, and uphold technical excellence across all deliverables, this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Approve, review, and provide technical guidance on engineering designs, calculations, and design development to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project scopes while managing scope variations and preparing supporting documentation Oversee drafting deliverables and provide strategic technical direction to the design team Develop and approve technical documentation including materials take-offs, scopes of work, and detailed equipment specifications Evaluate vendor tenders, coordinate multidisciplinary technical integration, and ensure engineering deliverables align with scope, cost, and schedule requirements Skills & Experience: Minimum 15+ years' post-graduate experience in a senior mechanical engineering role within heavy industrial projects Registered as an ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist Strong technical aptitude with advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination and mentor engineers-in-training Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality engineering outputs within budgetary and scheduling constraints Qualification: Minimum B.eng or Bsc in Mechanical Engineering Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.

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