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Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Wet Services) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Midrand, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R71 000 – R97 750/month

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Job Description

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the food and beverage factory in Midrand. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Midrand, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What your day looks like

Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart

What you need

BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
Code 08 licence for site visits
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Able to manage contractors and budgets
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations

Extra points for

Experience with SAP PM for maintenance
Finite element analysis skills

What's in it for you

Company laptop and CAD licences
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
Performance bonus tied to plant availability

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Midrand really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ECSA registration certificate, a list of projects with your role on each plus certified copy of your ID.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.