Job title: Junior Project Engineer (YES)
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Monthly
Pay rate from: ZAR 25,000.00
Pay rate to: ZAR 30,000.00
Location: 81 Botterklapper St, Lynnwood, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
Job published: 19 Dec 2025
Job ID: 44381
Contact name: Pierre Van Den Bergh
Phone number: +27128168735

Job Description

We are seeking a Junior Project Engineer to join our Engineering team under the YES Programme. This role is suited to a motivated engineering graduate who wants exposure to real project execution, coordination, and on-site engineering support within a structured project environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting.

  • Support data collection, analysis, and technical reporting.

  • Prepare and maintain project documentation and records.

  • Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and key stakeholders.

  • Support quality control and quality assurance activities on projects.

  • Assist Technical Field Advisors (TFAs) with documentation and coordination.

  • Act as a stand-in for the Project Engineer when required.

 

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • BTech or BEng in Mechanical Engineering (required)

Experience & Knowledge

  • Exposure to project management principles (advantageous)

  • Experience in engineering project execution environments (advantageous)

  • Sound technical understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals (advantageous)

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • High attention to detail

  • Analytical and problem-solving ability

  • Ability to work effectively within a team

  • Good time management and organisational skills

  • Basic project management capability

  • Computer literacy (MS Office and related tools)

  • Valid driver’s licence and own transport (preferred)

 

Personal Attributes

  • Eager to learn and develop professionally

  • Strong work ethic with a reliable and accountable approach

  • Proactive, takes initiative, and works independently when required

  • Safety-conscious and compliant with site requirements

  • Willing and able to work away from home for extended periods

 

YES Programme Requirements

  • Must be 35 years or younger for the duration of the programme

  • Must have been unemployed for at least the last 2 months

  • Clear criminal record is required

 

This position offers practical exposure to engineering project delivery and is ideal for candidates looking to build a solid foundation in project engineering within an active project environment.