Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance)

This materials handling equipment manufacturer in Khayelitsha needs a mechanical engineer who is as comfortable on the plant floor as in the design office. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Khayelitsha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
• Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom

• Code 08 licence for site visits
• 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
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations

• Reliability or asset management certification
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)

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

• Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.
• If you hold a GCC, say which one and when you got it. It opens senior plant posts.