Engineering

Project Engineer

Communicate Recruitment·Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Engineeringentry-levelFULL_TIME
-Closes 11 Dec 2026

Job Description: Convert client specifications into plant designs Review engineering drawings Develop project scopes Vendor management Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly teams Monitor project budgets Skills & Experience: Minimum 3-5 years' experience in mining and mineral processing environment Quality conscious Great interpersonal skills Leadership skills Qualification: BEng in Mechanical Engineering Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.

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Company

Communicate Recruitment

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

December 11, 2026

Created

November 12, 2026

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