Engineering

Project Engineer

MSP Staffing·Johannesburg, south-africa·Default
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-Closes Oct 27, 2026

Our client is looking for a Project Engineer that will manage defined project packages or components under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and clients, to help ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage allocated project packages through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and defects liability phases

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs to ensure technical completeness, cost control, and schedule adherence

Support the implementation and communication of the project quality plan

Prepare technical enquiry documentation for suppliers and subcontractors

Evaluate supplier submissions, perform technical and commercial adjudications, and support purchase order placement within approved budgets

Maintain and track project schedules, including supplier and subcontractor progress

Monitor and support compliance with health, safety, and ISO requirements

Develop working knowledge of project commercial, contractual, and legal obligations

Maintain effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders

Identify and report project risks related to scope, cost, time, and quality

Manage nonconformities and support root cause analysis for defects during execution and the defects liability period

Capture and maintain organizational knowledge within the project engineering discipline

Ensure all activities align with ISO 9001:2015 processes and PCI Africa workflows

Minimum Requirements:

BSc or BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Minimum 3 years' project experience in the water, wastewater, mining, or related infrastructure sectors

Understanding of project lifecycle coordination across engineering and procurement activities

Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, including risk-based thinking and process management

Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills

A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Submit your CV to [Email Address Removed] or call [Phone Number Removed];.Visit our website for more exciting career opportunities: [URL Removed]

Desired Skills:

Strong organisational

communication

stakeholder coordination

Project Engineer

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Company

MSP Staffing

Location

Johannesburg, south-africa

Employment

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Experience

manager

Valid until

October 27, 2026

Created

October 19, 2026

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