Project Engineer

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

63XV3RRW

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Lead end-to-end engineering projects within a well-established manufacturing environment

POSITION INFO:

- Project Engineer
  Lead end-to-end engineering projects within a well-established manufacturing environment
  Bellville, Cape Town | Manufacturing | R60 000 – R70 000 per month (Based on Experience)
  
  About Our Client
  Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a strong operational footprint. The company focuses on delivering structured, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions within a production-driven environment. This is an opportunity to join a business where projects move from concept through to commissioning with clear accountability and measurable impact.
  
  The Role: Project Engineer
  The Project Engineer is responsible for managing engineering projects from planning and design through to commissioning and final handover to production. The role ensures projects are delivered within scope, within budget, and in line with operational and OHS requirements. You will coordinate technical design, procurement, contractors, and reporting while maintaining full control of documentation and financial close-out.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  Minimum 3–5 years experience managing engineering projects within a manufacturing or plant environment
  
  Plan, manage, and deliver engineering projects within defined scope and deadlines
  
  Drive project research and design coordination while ensuring OHS compliance
  
  Manage project commissioning, testing, training, and full handover to production
  
  Compile and hand over complete project documentation including manuals, work instructions, and maintenance requirements
  
  Control procurement of parts, tools, and materials while monitoring cost competitiveness
  
  Source, appoint, and manage contractors and sub-contractors, including agreements and invoice approvals
  
  Complete and manage engineering documentation including NPR, ECP, and PCR
  
  Create and manage jobs on SYSPRO
  
  Provide weekly and monthly reporting using MS Projects, expenditure tracking, and A3 planning
  
  Manage snag lists and close out projects for finance capitalisation
  
  About You
  
  3–5 years experience in project engineering within a manufacturing or plant environment
  
  Engineering background with strong project management capability
  
  Confident working with SYSPRO and MS Projects
  
  Strong understanding of engineering documentation processes (NPR, ECP, PCR)
  
  Solid knowledge of OHS compliance within project environments
  
  Strong communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills
  
  Structured, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple project workstreams simultaneously

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