Candidate Mechanical Engineer (ECSA) – Experienced

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the paper and packaging mill in Bellville. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Bellville; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom

• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
• Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
• BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
• Code 08 licence for site visits
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations

• Project management certificate
• Finite element analysis skills
• Reliability or asset management certification

• ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
• Company laptop and CAD licences
• Performance bonus tied to plant availability
• Study support for postgraduate courses

• Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.
• Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.