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Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kathu, Northern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R63 000 – R87 000/month

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Job Description

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the engineering consultancy in Kathu. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Kathu. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
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
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart

What you need

Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Able to manage contractors and budgets
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Kathu really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: degree certificate and academic record, ECSA registration certificate plus certified copy of your ID.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kathu; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.