Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects)

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the materials handling equipment manufacturer in Lephalale. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Lephalale. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
• Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current

• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
• 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
• BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles

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

• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
• Company laptop and CAD licences
• Performance bonus tied to plant availability

• Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.
• Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.