PE Project Management (236)

Location: 

Johannesburg, ZA

Work Site:  Onsite
Duration:  Permanent / Unlimited
Date:  Nov 6, 2025

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.​ Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

Summary

Bühler Group, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a dedicated technician to become part of our team as a Project Engineer Mechanical. This position will be responsible for small projects on all technical belongings related with his specialization, approves deliverables to ensure that design will meet the customers’ expectations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers in more complex overall projects by executing sub-systems
  • Producing technical documents, such as process diagrams, auxiliary design and specifications for manufacturing and procurement according to Buhler engineering guidelines and standards 
  • Execution of scope of work as part of project structure with minimal support
  • High service quality for internal and external customers (response time, flexibility, TOP Values)    
  • Resolve questions or problems that occur during the design and 
  • Manufacturing as well as during installation with support of Project Manager / Lead Project Engineer 
  • Regularly review and monitor own work progress during weekly project Meetings
  • Takes ownership and proactively communicates issues as they arise.
  •  Actively participate in project meetings with cross-functional team members,Suppliers
  •  Prepare all necessary project execution specification for purchase orders for the responsible scope of work
  • Resolve questions or problems that occur during the design and manufacturing as well as during installation and commissioning
  • Track schedules to ensure their parts of the projects are executed completely and on time
  • Prepares the necessary documentation and installation notes for the installation and commissioning process
  • Prioritize and manage work hours to support budgeted hours  

Qualifications

  • Higher technical education (Technical College) 
  • N6 Mechanical drawing or equivalent Drafting academy (MDDOP) 
  • Good MS Office and CAD skills (3D & 2D CAD, AutoCAD, Architectural,
  • Bentley AutoPlant, Piping & Pro Steel) 
  • Minimum 2 years as Engineer or proof of sufficient skills 
  • Understanding of manufacturing principles 
 

At Bühler we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world, is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world ​of possibilities.​ Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together!