Project Engineer - Mechanical (Mining & Infrastructure) - Johannesburg
Shift Pursuit Pty Ltd
Our client, a leading global engineering and project delivery organization, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team in Bryanston.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across mining, process plant, and infrastructure projects, providing hands-on project engineering expertise throughout the entire project lifecycle - from initial studies through to procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate mechanical engineering and design activities across multidisciplinary projects to ensure seamless integration.
• Manage engineering scopes, deliverables, schedules, design interfaces, and budgets.
• Support the development, preparation, and management of mechanical procurement packages.
• Facilitate technical communication between engineering, procurement, project management, vendors, and site teams.
• Oversee engineering changes, manage risks, and resolve technical queries throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Participate in design reviews, vendor document reviews, and project handover processes to maintain quality and compliance.
Minimum Requirements
• BSc, BEng, BTech, or equivalent (NQF Level 7) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional registration with a recognized engineering institution (ECSA).
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mining and infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working on process plant and infrastructure projects.
• Practical experience in hydrometallurgical and/or chemical plant projects.
Technical Experience & Desirable Attributes
• Deep understanding of engineering coordination, procurement, construction support, and project delivery.
• Experience in hydrometallurgical or chemical plant process interfaces.
• Operational experience within mining, processing, or hydrometallurgical plants (Advantageous).
• GCC Mines & Works certification (Advantageous).
• SAIMechE membership (Advantageous).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
Software
• 3D BIM & Plant Design Review Tools (e.g., Navisworks, SP3D, E3D / PDMS).
• 2D CAD Software (Autodesk AutoCAD).
• Project Management & Scheduling Software (MS Project / Primavera P6).
• Engineering Calculation Tools (e.g., Pipe-Flo, CAESAR II, or equivalent hydraulic/piping packages).
Key Skills
• Proactive, well-organized, and commercially astute.
• Strong technical judgment and meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional ownership and ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong risk management and technical problem-solving capabilities.
If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please apply online or email your CV to ***email_hidden***
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, then please consider your application unsuccessful.