Candidate Mechanical Engineer (ECSA)

This food and beverage factory in Centurion needs a mechanical engineer who is as comfortable on the plant floor as in the design office. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Centurion. Relocation is not covered for this one. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
• Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
• Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current

• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• 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
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level

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

• 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.