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Mechanical Design Engineer (Materials Handling)

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Roodepoort, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R71 000 – R98 250/month

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Job Description

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

Home base is a food and beverage factory on the Roodepoort side of Gauteng.

What you'll actually do

Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site

You'll need

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

What's in it for you

Company laptop and CAD licences
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Study support for postgraduate courses

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Roodepoort really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ECSA registration certificate, degree certificate and academic record plus a list of projects with your role on each.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Roodepoort.

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How to stand out

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.