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Maintenance Engineer (Food Manufacturing) – Immediate Start

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Brackenfell, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Engineering Code 08

R71 000 – R93 000/month

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Job Description

Real machines, real budgets and real downtime targets at the engineering consultancy in Brackenfell. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Brackenfell, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart

You'll need

Code 08 licence for site visits
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
Able to manage contractors and budgets
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations

What you get

Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Company laptop and CAD licences
Study support for postgraduate courses

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Brackenfell really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID plus degree certificate and academic record.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Brackenfell; 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

Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.
Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.