Salary
≈ $22k – $43k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Cape Town)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Job Mail scores E on the Alion truth index.
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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer or Engineering Technician/Technologist to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of post-registration experience and a keen interest in progressing towards a programme manager or project leader role. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to and grow within a leading company in the construction support services industry.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement mechanical systems and solutions for various construction support projects.
- Provide technical support and expertise during the planning, design, and execution phases of projects.
- Conduct site inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems with other construction elements.
- Prepare detailed engineering reports, proposals, and documentation.
- Assist in project management tasks, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in mechanical engineering practices within the company.
- Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
- Engage in professional development and training to stay updated with industry advancements and trends.
- Work towards taking on programme manager or project leader responsibilities as part of career development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Technician/Technologist.
- Minimum of 3 years of post-registration experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within the construction support services sector.
- Proficiency in mechanical design and analysis software.
- Strong understanding of construction processes and standards.
- Knowledge of relevant industry codes and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in project planning, execution, and management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to clearly convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Innovative mindset with a focus on practical solutions.
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and interest in career advancement towards programme management or project leadership roles.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proactive approach to professional development and continuous learning.
Benefits:
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience
Contact Hire Resolve for you next career-changing move.
Apply for this role today, contact Chanel Mendes at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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