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Mechanical Engineer (GMR 2.1 Appointment)

How2Apply Talent Network

Midrand, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day 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 Midrand. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in Midrand, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current

Must-haves

BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Code 08 licence for site visits
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting

Nice if you have

Finite element analysis skills
Experience with SAP PM for maintenance

On offer

Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
Company laptop and CAD licences

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): degree certificate and academic record, certified copy of your ID plus ECSA registration certificate.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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

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

How to stand out

Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.
Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.