Project Manager (NDT)

Recruiter

Key Recruitment

Job Ref

260791

Date posted

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

Industrial Engineering specialist in the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of industrial boilers, pressure vessels, and steam piping systems, seeks to employ a Project Manager. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing field-based mechanical engineering projects—from boiler maintenance and valve installation to large-scale mechanical overhauls. For the position you would be required to have:

• B. Tech/ B. Eng in Mechanical Engineering
• Heavy industrial engineering experience preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of field-based mechanical project experience.
• 2+ years of team leadership in an engineering project environment.
• Experience working with NDT, AIA , and safety documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. Responsibilities would include you to:
• Develop project timelines and ensure tasks are properly scheduled.
• Liaise with engineers and workshop to confirm technical specs and fabrication status.
• Secure all documentation: safety files, drawings, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Identify material needs early and follow up with procurement to avoid last-minute shortages.
• Manage and lead all on-site personnel, including technicians, artisans, and subcontractors.
• Enforce discipline, safety, and productivity on site.
• Coordinate equipment, tools, and vehicles required for execution.
• Ensure real-time updates to planning tools are made and monitored.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client representatives and inspectors (AIA, NDT, etc.).
• Handle disputes and approval negotiations professionally.
• Manage client expectations and variation orders proactively.
• Resolve problems on site independently and make fast decisions in line with company values.
• Coordinate with the Workshop Manager and General Manager when unplanned events occur (e.g., equipment failures, absenteeism, rework). Salary around R50k per month Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information