Senior Mechanical Engineer (EPCM / Piping Design / Engineering / Project Development / Mining) – Cape Town

Reference Number: 044-1107KV

Job Description:

Our client, a leading EPCM firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Engineering team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical and piping designs and ensuring compliance with both internal and client standards. This role will contribute to the development of engineering solutions for a variety of mining and mineral processing projects, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver professional and technically accurate mechanical and piping designs.
• Perform detailed mechanical and piping calculations using industry standards and guidelines.
• Develop plant layout, piping systems, slurry transport, and bulk materials handling designs.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, scopes, and project documentation.
• Liaise with drafting personnel to support the preparation of drawing deliverables.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary design to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Produce and review equipment lists, material take-offs, and technical documents.
• Compile scopes of work and specifications for equipment and construction packages.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment through technical review and comparison.
• Provide technical site support during commissioning and project execution phases.
• Register and file engineering documents per company procedures and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards including risk assessments and safe design principles.
• Participate in HSE initiatives and promptly report any hazards or incidents.
• Conduct and contribute to technical audits, peer reviews, and design compliance checks.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure delivery of quality and compliant solutions.
• Support continuous improvement through lessons learned and cross-project knowledge sharing.
• Mentor junior engineers and support internal knowledge development.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of engineering codes, standards, and best practices.
• Adhere to quality assurance processes to ensure technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in mechanical design, preferably in EPCM or mineral processing environments.
• Proven technical background in mechanical equipment used in mining and mineral processing plants.
• Broad exposure to greenfield and brownfield project development.
• Familiarity with mechanical design codes, process control systems, and system design for slurry and material transport.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and ability to incorporate safe design principles in engineering deliverables.
• Ability to interpret and apply quality standards, including documentation control, compliance auditing, and deliverables tracking.
• Skilled in the use of engineering tools and systems for drawing production and material estimation.
• South African citizenship or permanent residency required.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent role
• Competitive package on offer
• Cape Town based

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Kerrin van Schalkwyk

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

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