Project Engineer | Food & Beverage Industry Leader - Paarl, Western Cape – Salary R60 000 to R80 000 CTC

SUMMARY:
Are you a driven Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? We are recruiting on behalf of a premier engineering consultancy that delivers cutting-edge project management, engineering, and consulting services exclusively to the Food & Beverage industry.

POSITION INFO:

Project Engineer | Food & Beverage Industry Leader - Paarl, Western Cape – Salary R60 000 to R80 000 CTC

About the Opportunity

Are you a driven Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? We are recruiting on behalf of a premier engineering consultancy that delivers cutting-edge project management, engineering, and consulting services exclusively to the Food & Beverage industry. Operating at the forefront of exciting, multi-disciplinary projects for top-tier local and international clients, they are looking for a talented Project Engineer to join their dynamic Process Projects Team.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will handle projects from initial concept through to final commissioning, ensuring high-quality execution at every stage. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Design & Engineering: Developing concept-to-detail designs for processing facilities, specialized equipment, utilities, and services.
• Specifications: Drafting comprehensive mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control specifications.
• Project Controls: Preparing detailed project budgets, construction programs, and managing tender/contract documentation.
• Execution & Leadership: Leading diverse project teams (including contractors and client representatives) to coordinate construction, installation, and final commissioning.
• Quality & Reporting: Managing quality control and delivering regular project progress reports.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Process Engineering.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering and project experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD packages (AutoCAD and 3D Modeling are highly preferred) and standard MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Project).
• Soft Skills: Strong team player with a self-driven, motivated attitude, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• A highly competitive remuneration package tailored to your qualifications and experience.
• The chance to work on high-profile, multi-disciplinary international and local projects.
• A stable, full-time office-based role in the beautiful Paarl region.