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Candidate Mechanical Engineer (ECSA)

How2Apply Talent Network

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the food and beverage factory in Stellenbosch. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Stellenbosch; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems

Must-haves

Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
Able to manage contractors and budgets
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
Code 08 licence for site visits

Helpful, not essential

Finite element analysis skills
Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)

What you get

Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Study support for postgraduate courses

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Stellenbosch really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a list of projects with your role on each, degree certificate and academic record plus ECSA registration certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

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.