Junior Project Engineer

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Junior Project Engineer to join an established engineering environment specialising in mineral processing equipment and plant projects.

POSITION INFO:

Junior Project Engineer

Industry: Engineering / Mineral Processing / Energy & Utilities
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R460,000 CTC per annum

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Junior Project Engineer to join an established engineering environment specialising in mineral processing equipment and plant projects.

This is an excellent development opportunity for an engineering graduate or junior professional looking to build their technical and project management capabilities while gaining exposure to engineering, procurement, production and project delivery.

Working alongside experienced Project Engineers and Project Managers, the successful candidate will assist with project planning, technical support, engineering documentation and coordination to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of engineering projects.
• Support the translation of customer and project requirements into engineering and manufacturing deliverables.
• Monitor project progress against milestones and assist with schedule updates.
• Identify and escalate project risks, delays and technical issues.
• Provide technical and engineering support, including assistance with calculations, equipment selection and technical solutions.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Support engineering changes and their implementation.
• Maintain project documentation, registers and project files.
• Compile progress reports, meeting minutes and project information.
• Coordinate with procurement regarding technical purchasing and long-lead items.
• Liaise with planning and production teams regarding manufacturing schedules and priorities.
• Support the resolution of technical queries and project-related challenges.
• Uphold SHEQ standards and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years'' experience in an engineering or project environment.
• Engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Good understanding of engineering principles and technical problem-solving.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Advantageous Experience

• Exposure to manufacturing, mineral processing or capital equipment environments.
• Familiarity with project management principles.
• Exposure to MS Project.
• Exposure to CAD software.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Learning agility and willingness to develop.
• Strong safety and quality awareness.
• Ethical conduct and accountability.

What''s on Offer

• Annual CTC package of R460,000.
• An opportunity to develop within an established engineering environment.
• Exposure to mineral processing equipment and plant projects.
• Practical engineering and project delivery experience.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering professionals.

How to Apply

If you are an engineering graduate or junior engineering professional looking to develop your career in project engineering, we would love to hear from you.