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Mechanical Engineer (GMR 2.1 Appointment)

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Germiston, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R66 250 – R89 250/month

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Job Description

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the food and beverage factory in Germiston. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is in Germiston (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

The work, day to day

Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current

What you need

Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
Code 08 licence for site visits
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations

Extra points for

Project management certificate
Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: degree certificate and academic record plus a list of projects with your role on each.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

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.