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Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects)

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Burgersfort, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

This paper and packaging mill in Burgersfort needs a mechanical engineer who is as comfortable on the plant floor as in the design office. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

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

The work, day to day

Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes

What you need

Code 08 licence for site visits
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Able to manage contractors and budgets
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations

Helpful, not essential

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

What's in it for you

Company laptop and CAD licences
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid

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): certified copy of your ID, a list of projects with your role on each plus ECSA registration certificate.
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 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Burgersfort.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.
Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.