Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028905/Wes

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

600000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Project Engineer (Mechanical) Johannesburg, Gauteng

A leading international engineering and project delivery consultancy is seeking a Project Engineer to join its growing team in Johannesburg. This opportunity is ideally suited to a mechanically inclined engineer who enjoys working in fast-paced project environments and has a passion for delivering complex engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
Working within a multidisciplinary project team, you will be responsible for supporting the successful execution of projects across heavy industry, minerals processing, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will have strong technical capabilities, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a proven ability to manage multiple project deliverables simultaneously.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Coordinate engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. Manage project deliverables, schedules and technical documentation. Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and internal engineering teams. Support procurement activities, including technical evaluations and vendor engagement. Assist with equipment selection, specifications and tender documentation. Oversee fabrication, installation, commissioning and project closeout activities. Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements. Identify project risks and support mitigation strategies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout project execution. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required technical standards. Minimum Requirements BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering. 3-8 years of Project Engineering experience within engineering consulting, EPCM, manufacturing, mining, process plant or industrial environments. Strong understanding of project execution methodologies. Exposure to procurement, construction support and commissioning activities. Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proven problem-solving and analytical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering reporting tools. Advantageous Experience EPCM project experience. Mineral processing, mining or process plant exposure. CAPEX project delivery experience. Continuous improvement and process optimisation experience. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or OEE improvement exposure. Project management certification or working towards professional registration. Experience coordinating contractors and external suppliers. What We Offer Exposure to large-scale local and international projects. A collaborative and technically strong engineering environment. Ongoing professional development and mentorship. Opportunities to work across diverse industries and project disciplines. Career growth within a respected global engineering organisation. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and enjoy seeing projects through from concept to successful implementation, we invite you to apply. Please send your CV to: If you have not received a response within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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