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Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects)

How2Apply Talent Network

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 23 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

Real machines, real budgets and real downtime targets at the food and beverage factory in Gqeberha. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Home base is a food and beverage factory on the Gqeberha side of Eastern Cape. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What your day looks like

Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor

What you need

Code 08 licence for site visits
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
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
Able to manage contractors and budgets

Extra points for

Experience with SAP PM for maintenance
Reliability or asset management certification

What's in it for you

Company laptop and CAD licences
Study support for postgraduate courses
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Performance bonus tied to plant availability

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Gqeberha really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your ID, degree certificate and academic record plus ECSA registration certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Gqeberha; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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