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Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects)

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Polokwane, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 19 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 materials handling equipment manufacturer in Polokwane. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Polokwane; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
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
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart

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
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Able to manage contractors and budgets

Nice if you have

Experience with SAP PM for maintenance
Finite element analysis skills

What's in it for you

Study support for postgraduate courses
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Company laptop and CAD licences

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ECSA registration certificate plus degree certificate and academic record.
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 8 working days.

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

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Before you hit apply

If you hold a GCC, say which one and when you got it. It opens senior plant posts.
Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.