Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects)

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Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 2 days ago
Full-time Engineering Code 08
R67 000 – R90 750/month
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Job Description

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the engineering consultancy in Umlazi. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

  • Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
  • Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
  • Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
  • Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
  • Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners

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
  • Code 08 licence for site visits
  • Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations

Helpful, not essential

  • Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
  • Project management certificate
  • Finite element analysis skills

On offer

  • ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
  • Study support for postgraduate courses
  • Performance bonus tied to plant availability
  • Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Umlazi really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): degree certificate and academic record, ECSA registration certificate plus certified copy of your ID.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 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 Umlazi.

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.

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Job details
SalaryR67 000 – R90 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationUmlazi, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryEngineering
Experience14+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted2 October 2026
Closing Date31 October 2026
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