Project Engineer Recruitment South Africa
PMG recruits Project Engineers and engineering Project Managers across South Africa — people who deliver capital projects on time and on budget in construction, renewable energy, mining and manufacturing.
PMG Recruitment Services has been recruiting in South Africa since 2008. We work nationally, handle both confidential headhunting and multi-site recruitment, and assess every candidate against the realities of your business — not just their CV.
What This Role Covers
Project Engineers are typically responsible for:
- Planning, scheduling and progress tracking
- Contractor and supplier management
- Cost control and change management
- Technical coordination across disciplines
- Site safety and quality on the project
- Commissioning, handover and close-out
What We Assess
We assess the size and type of projects delivered, contract forms used (for example NEC or FIDIC), project controls and scheduling tools, commissioning and handover experience, site versus office experience, and whether the candidate has delivered or only supported projects.
Project Engineer Salary Benchmarks
Our 2026 South African Engineering Salary Guide puts experienced Project Engineers at roughly R52k–R90k per month CTC and senior Project Engineers at R90k–R145k+. Engineering Project Managers typically earn more, with site allowances common on remote projects.
Example Role Profile
See an example of the kind of Project Engineer role we typically recruit for: view the role profile.
Part of Our Engineering Recruitment Practice
Project engineering recruitment supports our Engineering, Renewable Energy and Mining practices.
Current Vacancies
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How We Work
- We take a detailed brief on the role, the team and the business context — not just a job spec.
- We search and approach candidates, including those who are not actively looking, and assess them against that brief.
- We present a short, well-matched shortlist with context on each candidate.
- We support you through interviews, offer and start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recruit for remote project sites?
Yes. We check candidates’ willingness to work on site or on rotation early in the process.
Can you recruit a full project team?
Yes. We can recruit project engineers, site managers, commissioning engineers and support staff together.
Do you recruit Project Managers as well?
Yes, including engineering Project Managers and Project Directors.
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