Overview
Junior Engineer Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Junior Engineer
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Junior Engineer
Recruiter:
Recruitpro Solutions
Job Ref:
Rec000219/LL
Date posted:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
We are recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and technical services company for a Junior Engineer to support the Contracts Engineer and broader engineering team on Cape Town–based projects. This is an entry-level role designed to develop the successful candidate through hands-on experience, mentorship, and guidance, with the aim of progressing into a position of greater responsibility within the engineering department. Reports to the Contracts Engineer.
POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities Contract management (70%): assist the Contracts Engineer with contract-related tasks; draft layouts, P&IDs, and project drawings; manage smaller day-to-day tasks; collate and maintain project documentation and SOPs; collect and integrate site reports; compile final data packs; support quality control and logistics; collaborate with cross-functional teams Field service team support (15%): shadow service technicians to understand boilers, burners, and associated systems; maintain field-related documentation; support job-pack preparation; help coordinate scheduling and logistics; assist in monitoring service quality and safety compliance Administration and reporting (15%): support coordination across the engineering department; assist with finance, stores, and procurement; maintain administrative documentation; support project and departmental reporting, data entry, and analysis Experience & Qualifications B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering (advantageous), or B.Tech / N.Dip in the same fields Entry level – no prior work experience required, though 1-2 years in an engineering position is advantageous High proficiency in MS Office Familiarity with CAD/drawing software MS Projects experience advantageous Valid driver's licence and own transport required