Project Manager (Mechanical)

Vacant Position: Project Manager (Mechanical)

Location: Secunda

Reference Number: PRO-SEC-PPM-002

At Proconics we are passionate about what we do, and we are passionate about our people. If you are a qualified, hard-working individual, aspiring to grow your career, we invite you to apply for the advertised vacant position.

Purpose of the position

Manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery of agreed scope, quality, cost and schedule objectives while coordinating project resources and stakeholders.

Qualifications/Experience

• BTech, BEng, or BSc Eng. degree or similar, preferably in the field of Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, Chemical or Mechanical.
• PMP registered will be an advantage
• Other relevant professional engineering and project management registrations (e.g. SACPCMP and PrEng) will be an advantage
• Minimum 5 years relevant project management experience; Sasol or relevant petrochemical industry experience will be an advantage
• Skilled in project planning
• Skilled in project controls
• Contract management experience; NEC3 contracting experience will be an advantage
• Experience in a multi-discipline project environment
• Driver’s licence and own transport

Required Outputs and Responsibilities

1. Key performance outputs

Operational support & execution

Deliver a wide range of operational tasks across functions, ensuring timely and effective

execution aligned to project or departmental objectives.

Cross-functional collaboration

Work collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholders to support integrated outcomes

and resolve day-to-day challenges.

Problem solving & adaptability

Respond to changing priorities and challenges with flexibility, applying practical problem-

solving skills across diverse situations.

Continuous learning & improvement

Actively build knowledge across functions, contributing to process improvements and

enhancing overall team effectiveness."

2. Challenges faced in this position

Balancing scope, cost, schedule, quality, HSE and client expectations

Managing uncertainty and change

Coordinating diverse teams

Making timely decisions and delivering profitable outcomes

3. Level of Contribution

Executes varied tasks with regular supervision; makes day‑to‑day decisions within scope; escalates complex issues.

4. Specialized Experience or Exposure

• Demonstrated experience managing mechanically intensive engineering, construction and/or EPC projects within petrochemical, chemical, energy, mining or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience managing projects involving process piping, pressure equipment, static equipment, rotating equipment, steelwork and mechanical installations.
• Exposure to brownfield modifications, including tie-ins, equipment replacements, plant modifications and work within operating facilities.
• Experience planning and executing shutdown, turnaround or outage-related mechanical work, where applicable.
• Experience coordinating mechanical construction activities including fabrication, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Experience managing interfaces between Mechanical, Piping, Civil/Structural, Electrical and Control & Instrumentation disciplines.
• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors, fabricators and equipment vendors from technical clarification through procurement, construction and close-out.
• Exposure to mechanical constructability reviews, site verification, lifting/access requirements, tie-in planning and construction sequencing.
• Experience managing scope growth, technical changes, contractor variations, schedule impacts and commercial risks on mechanically intensive projects.
• Experience working in brownfield petrochemical environments, including Sasol facilities, will be advantageous.

5. Specialist Technical Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate sufficient mechanical and project-delivery understanding to effectively manage and challenge engineering teams, contractors and suppliers, including:

• Ability to interpret and manage project requirements contained in P&IDs, piping layouts, equipment layouts, mechanical datasheets, equipment lists, line lists and engineering specifications.
• Working understanding of piping systems, including materials, valves, supports, tie-ins, isolation requirements, fabrication, installation and testing.
• Working understanding of static and rotating mechanical equipment, such as pumps, compressors, vessels, tanks, heat exchangers and packaged equipment, as applicable to the project.
• Ability to identify and manage discipline interfaces, particularly between piping/mechanical systems and civil/structural, electrical and C&I works.
• Ability to lead or participate effectively in constructability, design, model and technical review sessions.
• Understanding of mechanical procurement and vendor management, including technical bid evaluations, vendor documentation, manufacturing/fabrication progress and delivery requirements.
• Understanding of mechanical construction planning, including work packs, construction sequencing, site access, cranage/lifting interfaces, tie-ins and shutdown constraints.
• Working knowledge of quality control, inspection, testing, mechanical completion, punch listing, commissioning and handover.
• Ability to translate engineering and construction requirements into scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement and execution plans.
• Ability to identify mechanical scope gaps, constructability risks and schedule constraints early and drive appropriate mitigation.
• Sound understanding of NEC3 contract administration and change management within an engineering and construction environment will be advantageous

Personal Attributes

Adaptable, versatile, and capable of applying knowledge across multiple

areas. Comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities and collaborating

across functions to support business objectives.

Behavioural Competencies

Takes ownership of assigned work; shares updates and lessons learned; helps

peers with routine tasks; demonstrates accountability and constructive

communication.

Our Culture

At Proconics, our culture is built on Growth, Focus, Impact, Accountability, and

Collaboration. We believe that sustainable success is achieved by continuously

learning, delivering quality results, acting with integrity, creating meaningful

impact, and building strong relationships. Regardless of role or level, every

employee is expected to live these values through their actions, decisions, and

interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Together, we create a

culture that is professional, trusted, innovative, and focused on delivering

transformative brilliance.

Should you see yourself advancing into an exciting company such as Proconics, forward your CV stating the reference number PRO-SEC-PPM-002 as well as the name of the position in the subject line to:

Email: ***email_hidden***

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Proconics is an equal opportunity employer.