Mechanical Design Engineer (Materials Handling)

Real machines, real budgets and real downtime targets at the paper and packaging mill in Harrismith. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Harrismith; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
• Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend

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

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

• Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.
• Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.