About the position
We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a leading engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) team delivering large-scale mining projects. This is a fixed term contract opportunity based in Johannesburg, with occasional site travel fully covered by the company.
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract (2+ years)
Qualifications:
- Essential: BSc, BEng, or BTech in Mechanical Engineering
- Essential: Trained in leadership and project execution
- Essential: Actively licensed with a local engineering governing body where required by law (e.g., ECSA)
- Desirable: Training in risk management or quality
Requirements
- 12+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
- Mining project experience (mandatory)
- EPCM experience (mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of regulations, codes, and manufacturing standards
- Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content
Responsibilities:
- Serve as technical SME on all mechanical engineering matters across multiple mining projects
- Ensure adherence to engineering and design practices, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
- Support standardization of equipment specifications, drawings, and document templates
- Participate in bid clarifications, evaluations, and vendor information review
- Review and authorize work done by direct reports
- Provide discipline supervision and mentorship to junior engineers
Desired Skills:
- Communication
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Procurement
- Regulatory Rules
- QHSE
Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:
- Degree
- Engineering Council of South Africa
About The Employer:
A global EPCM leader in mining project delivery, executing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects across Africa. Known for technical excellence, safety, and long-term project pipelines.
