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 material 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.

Contact HENDRINA BASSON on , quoting the Ref: CTE027927.

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