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Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance)

How2Apply Talent Network

Fourways, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 21 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R71 000 – R98 250/month

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Job Description

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the materials handling equipment manufacturer in Fourways. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

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

What you'll actually do

Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom

What you need

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
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
Code 08 licence for site visits

Helpful, not essential

Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
Finite element analysis skills
Experience with SAP PM for maintenance

On offer

Study support for postgraduate courses
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Performance bonus tied to plant availability

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your ID, ECSA registration certificate plus degree certificate and academic record.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

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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.