Assistant Engineer - Engineering Projects

About the role

This Assistant Engineer role supports the Engineering Services Manager in driving engineering projects, operational activities and stakeholder engagement. It suits someone who combines strong administrative and project coordination skills with a solid engineering or technical background. The post is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, on a permanent basis.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Engineering Services Manager with the planning, coordination and execution of engineering projects, monitoring timelines, milestones, deliverables and deadlines.
• Maintain project trackers, progress reports and status updates, and coordinate project meetings and follow-up actions.
• Engage with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to drive project actions to closure, and escalate risks, delays and concerns to management.
• Attend technical meetings, project reviews and engineering briefings, and assist with technical coordination.
• Review and maintain engineering documentation, reports, drawings, specifications and records, and support procurement and contract administration.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, communicate project updates and follow up on outstanding commitments.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, Project Management or a related technical qualification.
• At least 5 years' experience in a technical or engineering environment.
• Previous experience in project coordination, engineering administration, assistant engineering or junior project management is advantageous.
• Experience in engineering project environments and multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Project management software such as MS Project, Jira or similar.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering reports, and to maintain schedules, trackers and progress reports.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract administration, and understanding of engineering project lifecycles and delivery methodologies.
• Exposure to Low and Medium Voltage electrical systems is highly advantageous.