About this role
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Western Cape, South Africa — thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa Pty Ltd
Job details
Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent Experience level: Professionals Remote work: Not available Job field: Engineering & Science Status: Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible Posting date: 2026/10/04 Job number: 0 RS APA00089
Your responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with relevant design house experience to join the Mechanical Engineering Department.
The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the following job description but not limited to:
- Interaction with the client to understand and deliver to Client’s expectations.
- Performing lead engineer role on various projects.
- Participate in PFD and P&ID Reviews, HAZOP & SIL reviews, 3D model and constructability reviews
- Perform manpower planning and project schedule management for the projects where a lead engineer role is held.
- Perform scoping exercises on site
- Specification and design of pressure containing equipment
- Preparation of project standards, engineering and technical specifications
- Preparation of MCFDs
- Proficient in preparation and issuing technical specifications and enquiry documentation to vendors and subsequent review of vendor documentation to ensure design integrity and compliance with specifications.
- Preparation of Scope of Work / Works Information for supply of services and management of consultants to deliver to scope, quality and schedule.
Your profile
The successful candidate must be in possession of a BSc./ B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering degree with 8 years engineering experience in a contracting environment working on projects in the energy and chemical/ refining / petrochemical industries.
Professional Registration with ECSA is preferable. A working knowledge of NEC would be an added advantage Experience in brownfield project execution.
Important to us
Health and Wellness Health & Safety Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.
Pension and Retirement We have various financial models to give you individual support.
Collaboration and Teamwork Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.
Professional Development Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.
Compensation and Salary Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.
Diversity and Inclusion We promote an open and tolerant work culture.
Work-Life Balance Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.
Creative and Innovation We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.
Vacation and Time Off Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.
Sustainability and Environment We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.
Onboarding Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.
We value diversity We value diversity. Therefore we welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.
Company
Established in South Africa in 1959, thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is the local subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Uhde. Underpinned by a global footprint with local presence, we are a market-leading technology, engineering, construction and service partner for industrial plants and systems.
Combining over 100 years of global experience with over 60 years of local African know-how, thyssenkrupp Uhde Africa is a specialist provider of a range of advanced chemical technologies and integrated, environmentally friendly EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) solutions and services.
As an environmentally-responsible company, our vision is to create a livable planet through engineering green solutions.