Mechanical Engineer (GMR 2.1 Appointment) – Immediate Start

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the paper and packaging mill in Cape Town CBD. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Cape Town CBD (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
• Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
• Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current

• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
• 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
• Code 08 licence for site visits

• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Study support for postgraduate courses
• 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.
• Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.