Mechanical Engineer

Hands-on from day one, the Mechanical Engineer will conduct technical analyses, manage engineering projects from feasibility through detailed design and mentor and supervise junior engineers for a production facility in Centurion, Gauteng.

The role comes with opportunities to learn, upskill, and advance over time. The setting is busy but well-organised, with a focus on getting the job done properly. Everyone is expected to pull their weight, and everyone is valued for it. We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who meet the criteria.

• Monitor and control project budgets, schedules, and resources, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.
• Conduct technical analyses including stress analysis, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and structural integrity using industry-standard software.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, calculations, simulations, and technical specifications for civil, mechanical, electrical, or process systems.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, bills of quantities, technical reports, and contract documentation to high accuracy.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes for industrial plant and equipment to maximise reliability.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly communicated.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills to produce clear technical reports and present to varied audiences.
• A minimum of five to eight years of postgraduate engineering experience with demonstrable project achievements in the relevant sector.
• Professional registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng, or candidate registration actively working towards professional registration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to apply engineering first principles to complex technical challenges.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across engineering disciplines for integrated project outcomes.
• Proficiency in engineering design and analysis software relevant to the discipline such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or MATLAB.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering in the relevant discipline from a university accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa.