A manufacturing employer in the Western Cape is looking for a Project Engineer to help make its products, machines and production lines work better. If you are a mechanical engineer who enjoys solving performance problems, testing ideas and cutting waste, this permanent role could be a strong next step in your career.
About the company and the work
The vacancy is advertised by NDC Personnel & Contractors CC, a recruitment specialist established in 2000 that places specialised technical and engineering staff for clients in the FMCG, production, manufacturing, engineering, maritime and construction industries. The role itself sits within the manufacturing sector, and the successful candidate will be based in the Western Cape.
This is a hands-on engineering position in a production environment. Rather than working only on drawings or plans, you will be involved in how products and processes actually perform on the floor, and in finding practical ways to make them run more smoothly, more reliably and more cost-effectively.
Role details and duties
As Project Engineer, you will:
- Improve products, machines and production efficiency by investigating performance issues.
- Carry out technical testing to find out what is working and what needs to change.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste and costs across production.
- Take responsibility for product and process improvements.
- Plan projects and support the engineering team in delivering them.
- Use CAD modelling, mechanical machinery, production data, automation and continuous improvement processes in your daily work.
The role is permanent, and the salary is described as market related, with no figure stated in the advert. The reference for this vacancy is 4388, and applications close on 27 December 2026.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- Matric, plus a BTech or BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Five to seven years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans.
- Experience with CAD modelling, mechanical machinery, production data, automation and continuous improvement processes.
Only the requirements listed above are stated in the advert, so make sure your CV shows how your experience matches them, especially your mechanical engineering background and your work on production improvement.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply through the Apply button on this page, which takes you to the original Careers24 advert for this vacancy. You can also apply by sending your CV to NDC Personnel and Contractors at the email addresses given in the original advert. Be cautious of anyone who contacts you outside that process and asks for payment: a genuine recruiter will not charge you to apply for a job.
Please note that you may see this same vacancy listed for Cape Town Northern Suburbs and Cape Winelands, and under a shorter closing window. It is the same role, so apply once through the Apply button on this page rather than submitting several applications.
Practical tips
- Highlight specific production improvements you have delivered, with numbers where you can, such as reduced downtime, lower scrap or faster cycle times.
- Mention the CAD tools, machinery and automation systems you have worked with.
- Because the role needs both English and Afrikaans, note your proficiency in both languages on your CV.
- Keep your CV focused on manufacturing and process engineering experience, and check that your qualifications and years of experience are easy to find.
How the process works
Once you apply, NDC Personnel & Contractors will review your CV against the requirements above. If you are shortlisted, the recruiter will contact you about the next steps, which may include an interview and reference checks. The advert states that if you have not heard from NDC within 14 days of applying, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Important information
This post is shared for information only and is not a job offer. All details, including the salary, closing date and requirements, come from the original advert, and the recruiter may update them. Always confirm the final details in the original advert before you apply. The salary is listed as market related, so no figure is quoted here.
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