Candidate Mechanical Engineer (ECSA)

This food and beverage factory in Khayelitsha needs a mechanical engineer who is as comfortable on the plant floor as in the design office. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Khayelitsha (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site

• Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• Code 08 licence for site visits

• Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
• Experience with SAP PM for maintenance
• Reliability or asset management certification

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

• Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.
• Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.