Mechanical Design Engineer (Materials Handling) – Fixed-Term

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the food and beverage factory in Kimberley. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Kimberley; 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
• Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend

• 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
• Code 08 licence for site visits
• Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level

• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Performance bonus tied to plant availability
• ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
• Study support for postgraduate courses

• Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.
• Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.