Recruitment Room Team

Project Engineering Assistant – CPT – Onsite

Cape Town – Western Cape
3 weeks ago
Application ends: March 2, 2025
Deadline date:
March 2, 2025

Job Description


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).

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