Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant

Recruiter:

Career Circuit

Job Ref:

SMEC - PTA

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant to provide specialist engineering solutions for mining clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for mechanical engineering design, equipment assessments, feasibility studies, cost estimation, technical audits and operational support across mining projects.

The role involves managing technical projects, improving equipment reliability, ensuring statutory compliance, preparing engineering reports and developing technical expertise within the team. The candidate will also build strong client relationships, mentor team members and contribute to innovative, commercially focused engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Perform mechanical engineering design, assessments and equipment specifications.
Conduct engineering studies, feasibility assessments and technical audits.
Evaluate equipment condition, asset registers and remaining operational life.
Work with mine shafts, hoisting systems, conveyors, crushing systems, pumping, dewatering and other mine services.
Select and specify mechanical equipment, including trackless mobile machinery (TMM).
Prepare capital and operating cost estimates.
Support maintenance planning, equipment reliability and asset life-cycle management.
Ensure compliance with mining safety regulations and engineering standards.
Manage projects, contractors, commissioning and operational handovers.
Prepare technical reports and Competent Person’s Reports (CPRs).
Lead technical workshops, mentor team members and develop engineering capabilities.

Skills and Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

BEng degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
5–15 years of relevant engineering experience.
At least 2 years of consulting experience is preferable.
Experience across project development and operational phases.

Technical Skills

Mechanical engineering design, assessment and specification.
Mining equipment and infrastructure assessment.
Feasibility studies, including Scoping/Concept, PFS, BFS and LOM studies.
Capital and operating cost estimation.
Technical audits, due diligence and trade-off studies.
Maintenance planning and equipment reliability improvement.
Asset management and remaining-life assessments.
Knowledge of mining safety legislation and statutory compliance.
Technical report writing and project management.

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