Senior Mechanical Engineer at Lycopodium

• Lycopodium Africa is seeking suitably qualified & experienced Senior Mechanical Engineers to join our dynamic, growing team in Cape Town. This role will be responsible for the delivery of accurate, professional & compliant design deliverables using company approved systems and procedures.

The tasks you'll perform:

• Manage multiple tasks and prioritise where necessary to achieve agreed deliverables to a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Perform accurate mechanical and piping engineering designs and calculations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
• Liaise with and provide professional support to drafting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables.
• Interdisciplinary co-ordination of technical aspects of the design.
• Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines.
• Produce accurate engineering lists including but not limited to equipment, lubrication, spares, valves, pipeline and special items.
• Provide accurate material take-offs as and when required.
• Compile tender pack technical requirements and scopes and provide technical recommendations for the procurement of mechanical equipment, bulk materials and construction contracts from vendors, fabricators and contractors where necessary.
• Review vendor certified documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking.
• Register and file all relevant engineering documentation in accordance to the Company approved procedures.
• Proactively support other team members as required to ensure Project deliverables are met.
• Travel on ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and its operations.
• Assist with the provision of engineering documentation in relation to scope, quantities, cost and schedule.
• Maintain an understanding of the latest developments to industry and Project specific codes, standards and related engineering matters.
• Work in conjunction with a range of internal and external stakeholders to meet project design criteria and deliverables.

The expertise you'll bring

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a reputable institution.
• A minimum of 7+ years of experience in mineral processing and/or related industries.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Cape Town based
• Extremely well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
• Display the core values and ethos of the business.
• Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints. 

Deadline:27th February,2026