Mechanical Design Engineer (Materials Handling)

Real machines, real budgets and real downtime targets at the materials handling equipment manufacturer in Lephalale. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is Lephalale-based, with most of your time spent at a materials handling equipment manufacturer.

• 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
• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site

• 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
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level

• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
• Company laptop and CAD licences
• Performance bonus tied to plant availability

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