ENVIRONMENT:

A company committed to understanding, supporting, and empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and allied industries is looking for a Project Engineering Assistant. This role involves assisting across multiple phases of project engineering, including design, planning, and implementation. A degree in engineering, ideally in Mechanical or Process Engineering, or a related discipline, is beneficial.

DUTIES:

Design:

• Assisting in the creation of technical designs using engineering tools like SolidWorks.
• Ensuring that designs meet client needs and are innovative and efficient.

Quotations:

• Working on preparing project quotations, ensuring they align with both the costs and specifications outlined by clients.
• This likely includes working closely with the management team to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

Implementation:

• Supporting the setup and execution of projects.
• Coordinating with clients, suppliers, and internal teams for on-site installations and execution.
• Hands-on involvement may include providing practical support for equipment installations, troubleshooting, etc.

Project Management:

• Helping to track project timelines, ensuring milestones are met, and assisting with the coordination of resources.
• Acting as a communication hub between clients, suppliers, and internal teams to make sure everyone is aligned.

Field Experience:

• Traveling to client sites to oversee installations and support on-site activities.
• Gaining real-world insights into manufacturing processes, helping ensure smooth execution of solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• A degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Process Engineering, or a related field would be beneficial

Skills:

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn SolidWorks, and knowledge in areas like fluid dynamics and process engineering.
• Willingness to travel to client sites for project oversight and implementation support.
• A valid driver’s license, which will be necessary for site visits.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to ensure effective collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders (clients, suppliers, and internal teams).

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

COMMENTS:

When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply here https://www.datafin.com/job/project-engineering-assistant-cpt-onsite/

OR e-mail a Word copy of your CV to amy@datafin.com and mention the reference number of the job.