Maintenance Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

How2Apply Talent Network
Fourways, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Engineering Code 08
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Job Description

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the engineering consultancy in Fourways. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Fourways; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

  • Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
  • Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
  • Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
  • Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
  • Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
  • Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems

You'll need

  • Code 08 licence for site visits
  • Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
  • BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
  • Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
  • Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations

What's in it for you

  • Performance bonus tied to plant availability
  • Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
  • ECSA registration fees and CPD paid

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Fourways really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: degree certificate and academic record plus ECSA registration certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationFourways, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience6+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date10 December 2026
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