Project Engineer | Food & Beverage Industry Leader

Project Engineer | Food & Beverage Industry Leader - Paarl, Western Cape – Salary R60 000 to R80 000 CTC

Recruiter

The Legends Agency

Job Ref

Project Engineer | F..

Date posted

Friday, June 19, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

Market-related

SUMMARY

Are you a driven Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? We are recruiting on behalf of a premier engineering consultancy that delivers cutting-edge project management, engineering, and consulting services exclusively to the Food & Beverage industry.

POSITION INFO

Project Engineer | Food & Beverage Industry Leader - Paarl, Western Cape - Salary R60 000 to R80 000 CTC About the Opportunity Are you a driven Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? We are recruiting on behalf of a premier engineering consultancy that delivers cutting-edge project management, engineering, and consulting services exclusively to the Food & Beverage industry . Operating at the forefront of exciting, multi-disciplinary projects for top-tier local and international clients, they are looking for a talented Project Engineer to join their dynamic Process Projects Team. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will handle projects from initial concept through to final commissioning, ensuring high-quality execution at every stage. Your day-to-day will involve: Design & Engineering: Developing concept-to-detail designs for processing facilities, specialized equipment, utilities, and services. Specifications: Drafting comprehensive mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control specifications. Project Controls: Preparing detailed project budgets, construction programs, and managing tender/contract documentation. Execution & Leadership: Leading diverse project teams (including contractors and client representatives) to coordinate construction, installation, and final commissioning. Quality & Reporting: Managing quality control and delivering regular project progress reports. What We Are Looking For Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Process Engineering . Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering and project experience. Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD packages (AutoCAD and 3D Modeling are highly preferred) and standard MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Project). Soft Skills: Strong team player with a self-driven, motivated attitude, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. What's on Offer A highly competitive remuneration package tailored to your qualifications and experience. The chance to work on high-profile, multi-disciplinary international and local projects. A stable, full-time office-based role in the beautiful Paarl region.