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Project Engineer

  • Germiston
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Engineering Manufacturing
  • Reference: 3110854728

Apply before Jan 12 2026 | 34 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Chainlink Recruitment

Our client has now finalized their organisational requirements, and the following Permanent Positions are officially available:

  • Junior-Level Project Engineer – 1 position
  • Mid-Level Project Engineer – 2 positions
  • Senior Project Engineer – 1 position

 

Project Engineer

Location: Head Office – Germiston,

 

Role Purpose

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the technical execution of engineering projects, ensuring that scope, schedule, quality, and budget objectives are met. This role manages mechanical and piping deliverables, interfaces with all project disciplines, and facilitates collaboration with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with technical standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

Technical Engineering

  • Maintain technical integrity, scope definition, and quality standards across design, procurement, and construction
  • Coordinate with design, procurement, and construction teams, providing technical guidance and corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements and company standards
  • Manage supplier and contractor interfaces and foster long-term service provider relationships
  • Monitor progress and proactively address issues to support project delivery

Project Engineering & Administration

  • Manage technical information flow between stakeholders and ensure accurate documentation
  • Oversee change control processes and scope alignment throughout the project lifecycle
  • Support cost control and ensure deliverables are completed for client handover
  • Facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration to maintain project integrity and schedule

Technical Reviews

  • Review vendor and internal documentation for compliance with project and client requirements
  • Conduct technical adjudications and material trade-off analyses
  • Participate in HAZOP, model, and RAMBO reviews to ensure safety and regulatory compliance
  • Provide technical input to support project decisions

Strategy & Process Improvement

  • Identify and support initiatives to improve engineering processes, tools, and practices
  • Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the engineering team

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Requirements

  • National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • 3+ years’ experience in project engineering for process plants (studies, basic and detailed engineering)
  • 3+ years’ engineering design experience in process plant construction

Desirable

  • BSc Eng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering
  • 2+ years’ supervisory or project management experience
  • Candidate registration with ECSA
  • Membership with SAIMechE

 

Competencies
Knowledge

  • Business acumen and budgeting
  • Supplier and procurement process knowledge

Skills

  • Strong communication (verbal and written)
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Planning, organisation, and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Projects

Behavioural

  • Customer-oriented with integrity and initiative
  • Results-driven, resilient, and team-focused
  • Able to work under pressure and uphold company values

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