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Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kathu, Northern Cape

Contract

Posted 2 hours ago

Contract Engineering Code 08

R63 000 – R80 250/month

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Job Description

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the engineering consultancy in Kathu. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Kathu. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend

Must-haves

Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
Able to manage contractors and budgets

What you get

Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Study support for postgraduate courses

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): degree certificate and academic record, ECSA registration certificate plus a list of projects with your role on each.
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.

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.

How to stand out

If you hold a GCC, say which one and when you got it. It opens senior plant posts.
Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.