Mechanical Engineer (GMR 2.1 Appointment)

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the petrochemical plant in Soweto. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Soweto; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom

• 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
• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• Code 08 licence for site visits

• Company laptop and CAD licences
• ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

• Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.
• Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.