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Candidate Mechanical Engineer (ECSA)

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Brackenfell, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R71 000 – R97 250/month

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Job Description

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the paper and packaging mill in Brackenfell. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The work is in Brackenfell, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor

Must-haves

Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level

Helpful, not essential

Reliability or asset management certification
Finite element analysis skills

On offer

Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
Company laptop and CAD licences

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a list of projects with your role on each plus certified copy of your ID.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Brackenfell.

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