Mechanical Design Head / Civil Engineer

Cape Town
Salary: R720 000.00+ Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture Engineering
Reference: GSt001390/RO-GS

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Employer: Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

MECHANICAL DESIGN HEAD /CIVIL ENGINEERCape Town, MacassarR60 000 CTCMy client in the wastewater sector is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Head / Civil Engineer to lead their mechanical design function, drive technical excellence, and align engineering delivery across projects

Minimum requirements:

Matric
Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Professional registration advantageous)
Proven experience in a mechanical design leadership role, preferably within water or wastewater treatment
Strong technical expertise in piping systems, pump stations, and mechanical plant design
Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Solid project management capability, including cost, schedule, and quality control
Strong working knowledge of EHS, quality systems, and regulatory compliance standards
Proficiency in CAD design platforms and project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment projects
Review, approve, and ensure accuracy of drawings, specifications, and technical calculations
Ensure designs are cost-effective, energy-efficient, sustainable, and fit for purpose
Provide technical leadership across all project phases, from planning and procurement through construction and commissioning
Coordinate resources and align multidisciplinary teams to meet project timelines and deliverables
Ensure all engineering work complies with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards
Collaborate closely with Production and Manufacturing to ensure designs are practical and buildable
Lead, coach, and manage the mechanical design team, providing guidance on complex design challenges
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best-practice design standards to reduce risk and improve project outcomes
Manage assigned projects, including cost, schedule, quality, subcontractors, and overall delivery performance

Consultant: Rene Otte - Dante Personnel Greenstone
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

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About Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Danté Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, established in 1996, is a national leading recruitment-consulting firm. We offer specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process, for companies based in South Africa and abroad. We service different Business diversities like Mining, Engineering, Technical, Information Technology and Finance.

Our exclusive database of candidates, for all various business verticals, is valuable tool to start the recruitment process. We take up the challenge in finding the right candidate through our extensive network of resources and understanding of the hiring trends.
Our expertise lies in identifying and selecting candidates at all positions, especially middle and senior management. We take pride in our ability to provide all your human resource requirements.