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Project Engineer – Mechanical Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Project Engineer – Mechanical
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Project Engineer – Mechanical
Recruiter:
JenRec Recruitment
Job Ref:
mi
Date posted:
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Salary:
Highly Negotiable
SUMMARY:
A well-established and highly reputable organisation within the defence and advanced manufacturing industry is seeking a skilled and driven Project Engineer to join their dynamic team.
POSITION INFO:
This role is suited to a technically strong engineer with proven experience in defence or military vehicle projects who thrives in a structured, high-performance environment.
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🎓 Minimum Requirements:
- BEng Mechanical or BEng Mechatronic Engineering (essential)
- 3–7 years’ experience in a Project Engineering role
- Proven experience within the defence industry and/or military vehicle environment (essential)
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems integration and engineering drawings
- Experience managing project timelines, budgets, and technical deliverables
- Ability to work within a regulated, high-compliance environment
- Strong coordination, leadership, and problem-solving skills
💼 Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through to production
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including design, production, procurement, and quality
- Oversee system integration and vehicle-level project execution
- Ensure projects are delivered within scope, time, cost, and compliance requirements
- Identify and mitigate technical and project risks
- Drive continuous improvement and technical excellence
🌍 What’s on Offer:
- Work on advanced defence and military vehicle programmes
- Stable, industry-leading employer
- Competitive, market-related remuneration
- Long-term growth within a specialised engineering environment