Mechanical Design Engineer (Materials Handling)

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the materials handling equipment manufacturer in Mbombela. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll be based at a materials handling equipment manufacturer in Mbombela. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
• Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site

• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
• Code 08 licence for site visits
• BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles

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

• Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.
• Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.