Project Engineer

Project Engineer
Lead end-to-end engineering projects within a well-established manufacturing environment
Bellville, Cape Town | Manufacturing | R60 000 R70 000 per month (Based on Experience)

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a strong operational footprint. The company focuses on delivering structured, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions within a production-driven environment. This is an opportunity to join a business where projects move from concept through to commissioning with clear accountability and measurable impact.

The Role: Project Engineer
The Project Engineer is responsible for managing engineering projects from planning and design through to commissioning and final handover to production. The role ensures projects are delivered within scope, within budget, and in line with operational and OHS requirements. You will coordinate technical design, procurement, contractors, and reporting while maintaining full control of documentation and financial close-out.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 35 years experience managing engineering projects within a manufacturing or plant environment

• Plan, manage, and deliver engineering projects within defined scope and deadlines

• Drive project research and design coordination while ensuring OHS compliance

• Manage project commissioning, testing, training, and full handover to production

• Compile and hand over complete project documentation including manuals, work instructions, and maintenance requirements

• Control procurement of parts, tools, and materials while monitoring cost competitiveness

• Source, appoint, and manage contractors and sub-contractors, including agreements and invoice approvals

• Complete and manage engineering documentation including NPR, ECP, and PCR

• Create and manage jobs on SYSPRO

• Provide weekly and monthly reporting using MS Projects, expenditure tracking, and A3 planning

• Manage snag lists and close out projects for finance capitalisation

About You

• 35 years experience in project engineering within a manufacturing or plant environment

• Engineering background with strong project management capability

• Confident working with SYSPRO and MS Projects

• Strong understanding of engineering documentation processes (NPR, ECP, PCR)

• Solid knowledge of OHS compliance within project environments

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