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Candidate Mechanical Engineer (ECSA)

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Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the food and beverage factory in Richards Bay. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners

What you need

Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
Code 08 licence for site visits
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
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
Able to manage contractors and budgets

Extra points for

Finite element analysis skills
Reliability or asset management certification

What's in it for you

Company laptop and CAD licences
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Richards Bay really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your ID, a list of projects with your role on each plus degree certificate and academic record.
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 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Richards Bay; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

If you hold a GCC, say which one and when you got it. It opens senior plant posts.
Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.