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Mechanical Engineer (GMR 2.1 Appointment)

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Brakpan, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the materials handling equipment manufacturer in Brakpan. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Brakpan. Relocation is not covered for this one. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What you'll actually do

Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment

Must-haves

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
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
Code 08 licence for site visits

Helpful, not essential

Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
Experience with SAP PM for maintenance
Finite element analysis skills

On offer

Performance bonus tied to plant availability
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Company laptop and CAD licences

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Brakpan really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ECSA registration certificate 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 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Brakpan; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

If you hold a GCC, say which one and when you got it. It opens senior plant posts.
Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.