Maintenance Engineer (Food Manufacturing) – Fixed-Term

Real machines, real budgets and real downtime targets at the materials handling equipment manufacturer in Pretoria West. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Pretoria West, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
• Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
• Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347

• Code 08 licence for site visits
• 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
• BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles

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

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

• 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.