Mechanical Engineer

About

We are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a large manufacturing operation in George, Western Cape. The position involves optimising production processes, designing and implementing improvements, conducting root cause analyses, and managing capital expenditure projects from concept to commissioning. Strong technical knowledge and stakeholder management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project budgets, schedules, and resources, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly communicated.
• Manage engineering projects from feasibility through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, bills of quantities, technical reports, and contract documentation to high accuracy.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, calculations, simulations, and technical specifications for civil, mechanical, electrical, or process systems.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers, technicians, and graduate trainees, providing technical and professional development guidance.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of engineering standards, codes of practice, and regulatory requirements applicable in South Africa.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering in the relevant discipline from a university accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• Professional registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng, or candidate registration actively working towards professional registration.
• A minimum of five to eight years of postgraduate engineering experience with demonstrable project achievements in the relevant sector.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across engineering disciplines for integrated project outcomes.
• Strong project management skills including scheduling, cost estimation, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Government Certificate of Competency for Factories or Mines