Project Engineer - Mechanical

Location: Potchefstroom, NW, za

Company Description

CFAM Technologies (Pty) Ltd. design, manufacture, install and commission food and feed extrusion plants and related equipment. We established ourselves as a leader in twin-screw extrusion and related technologies.

CFAM has become a market leader with a proven record of building quality and reliable processing plants that can handle the operating conditions and challenges usually experienced in Africa and developing countries. This is backed by an excellent team. Our extrusion plants have earned the reputation: “Built in Africa for Africa!”

To support our continued growth, CFAM has a position available for an accountable and self-motivated Project Engineer with strong engineering and project knowledge.

Job Description

• Lead various projects simultaneously
• Design and analyze technical process flow diagrams based on project proposals
• Capture client needs accurately and set-up project requirements
• Compile equipment lists from project proposals and process flow diagrams
• Provide technical expertise and input during plant layout and design
• Monitor progress on project tasks and compile progress reports
• Ensure all project documentation is maintained appropriately for each project
• Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings
• Organizing, attending, and participating in stakeholder meetings
• Analyse commercial documents such as proposals, quotes, and contracts and compile summaries
• Compile collection notes, customs documents for shipping of various equipment in your projects to meet requirements for each shipment
• Monitor different departments for compliance and align with the customer requirements
• Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable
• Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification Requirements: B. Tech/B. Eng/B. Sc Mechanical Engineering
• Or B. Tech Project Management with strong technical engineering ability
• Strong machinery manufacturing industry background

Additional Information

Key Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including MS Office products such as MS visio, excel, word and projects
• Experience with CAD software such as Solidworks and AutoCAD will be advantageous
• Experience on Jira Atlassian operating will be advantageous 
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Time management skills and organizational skills
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge file management, transcription and other administrative procedures
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Comfortable working across multiple projects in a technical environment.

Only successful candidates will be contacted by the office in Potchefstroom. Beware of scammers.

CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2026