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Mechanical Design Engineer (Materials Handling)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kimberley, Northern Cape

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 petrochemical plant in Kimberley. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Kimberley, Northern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current

What you need

Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Code 08 licence for site visits
Able to manage contractors and budgets

Nice if you have

Reliability or asset management certification
Finite element analysis skills

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Kimberley really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a list of projects with your role on each plus degree certificate and academic record.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 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 Kimberley.

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

How to stand out

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.