PROJECT ENGINEER
IGSInc · Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA · South Africa · On-site
Pay: ZAR 819,403 – 983,284 a year
Posted Jul 8, 2026
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Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They are not meant to be all inclusive and are subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
General Purpose of the Position:
The Project Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that engineering innovations and project solutions are field-ready, validated, documented, and deployable at scale. This role supports both project execution and applications development activities, providing expert implementation support, structured feedback, training, and collaborative problem-solving for the on-site project execution team.
The Project Engineer acts as a key link between Systems Engineering, Operations, and field execution teams. The role focuses on effective implementation, technical validation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, high-quality, and profitable project delivery. Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, the Project Engineer contributes to the successful execution of projects and the continuous improvement of IGS technologies and applications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support project execution activities byprovidingtechnical guidance, implementation support, and problem-solvingassistanceto field and operations teams during all phases of project delivery.
Own defined technical and execution aspects of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, quality requirements, safety standards, and operationalobjectives.
Ensure engineering solutions and innovations are operationally ready through field validation, documentation development, and structured risk mitigation prior to and during deployment.
Develop, review, andmaintaintechnical documentation such as method statements, application guidelines, quality control packages, and field-ready reference materials to support consistent execution.
Capture structured field feedback, lessons learned, and performance data, and communicate insights to Systems Engineering and Operations teams to support continuous improvement.
Mentor and guide technicians and junior engineers in application best practices, safe execution, and standardized operating approaches.
Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Operations, Safety, Quality, and Commercial teams to resolve implementation challenges and improve execution efficiency.
Participate in technical-commercial evaluations and risk framing activities, with scope and responsibility scaling based on experience and seniority.
Support standardized project structures, processes, and execution frameworks to improve consistency, safety, and project outcomes across the organization.
Skills and Abilities Required:
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to apply engineering principles in dynamic field andsiteenvironments.
Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk, troubleshoot issues, and develop practical solutions.
Strong written and verbal…