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Mechanical Design Engineer (Materials Handling)

How2Apply Talent Network

Centurion, 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 paper and packaging mill in Centurion. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Centurion. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor

You'll need

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
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level

What you get

Company laptop and CAD licences
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Study support for postgraduate courses

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Centurion really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): degree certificate and academic record, a list of projects with your role on each plus certified copy of your ID.
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 6 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 Centurion.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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.