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Mechanical Engineer (GMR 2.1 Appointment) – Permanent

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Germiston, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

This petrochemical plant in Germiston needs a mechanical engineer who is as comfortable on the plant floor as in the design office. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Germiston; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What your day looks like

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

You'll need

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
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
Code 08 licence for site visits

Nice if you have

Experience with SAP PM for maintenance
Project management certificate
Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)

What you get

Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Company laptop and CAD licences
Study support for postgraduate courses
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your ID, a list of projects with your role on each plus ECSA registration certificate.
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 8 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.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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.