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Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects)

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R71 000 – R89 500/month

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Job Description

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the engineering consultancy in Somerset West. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Somerset West, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current

Must-haves

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
Able to manage contractors and budgets
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Code 08 licence for site visits
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations

Extra points for

Reliability or asset management certification
Finite element analysis skills
Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)

What you get

ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Company laptop and CAD licences

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Somerset West really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a list of projects with your role on each, degree certificate and academic record plus ECSA registration certificate.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.
Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.