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Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the engineering consultancy in Sandton. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

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

What you'll actually do

Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom

What you need

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

Nice if you have

Finite element analysis skills
Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
Reliability or asset management certification

On offer

Performance bonus tied to plant availability
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Sandton really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ECSA registration certificate plus certified copy of your ID.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
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 Sandton; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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