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Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the food and beverage factory in Cape Town CBD. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

This post is in Cape Town CBD (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor

You'll need

Code 08 licence for site visits
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Able to manage contractors and budgets
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting

Extra points for

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

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ECSA registration certificate, certified copy of your ID plus a list of projects with your role on each.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; 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

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.