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Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects)

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Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R67 000 – R93 500/month

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Job Description

This food and beverage factory in Durban Central needs a mechanical engineer who is as comfortable on the plant floor as in the design office. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

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

What your day looks like

Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current

You'll 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
Code 08 licence for site visits
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations

Helpful, not essential

Project management certificate
Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)

What's in it for you

Company laptop and CAD licences
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 Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a list of projects with your role on each plus ECSA registration certificate.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; 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.

Before you hit apply

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.