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PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Mechanical Design Engineer will produce quality technical outputs that satisfy all requirements including client specifications, codes, and standards by adhering to internal engineering processes. This is a 100% technical role where the successful candidate will form part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team within Lesedi's Engineering Department.

The role focuses on Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects within the Power Generation, Mining, Oil & Gas and Industrial sectors. The candidate will be responsible for the compilation and review of Process and Mechanical designs for complex piping related systems found within these industrial sectors, working from conceptual design through to commissioning and handover.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Design Development and Management

• Ensure the complete design process is followed and designs are produced on time
• Compile and review industrial designs through all phases of design development (concept, basic and detailed design)
• Perform and review thermal hydraulic system-based analyses
• Generate and review P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Develop comprehensive design reports
• Ensure assigned designs are technically correct and comply with appropriate codes and standards

Equipment and System Design

• Size equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, compressors and related mechanical systems
• Conduct 3-D model reviews for plant and piping systems
• Select and qualify materials for piping systems
• Generate and review pipeline lists, valve lists and equipment lists
• Generate testing and commissioning specifications
• Commission systems after construction completion

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Generate and review Procurement Technical Specifications
• Adjudicate supplier offers and evaluate technical proposals
• Provide input to tender processes and development of design concepts including workload estimation

Project Coordination and Interface Management

• Interface effectively with other Engineering Disciplines (Electrical, C&I, Civil and Structural)
• Interface with Project team members including Project Engineers, Managers, QA, and procurement teams
• Provide inputs into project planning and ensure team adherence to project plans
• Ensure scope control on allocated designs in accordance with project requirements

Quality Assurance and Site Activities

• Perform site inspections and technical signoffs
• Conduct quality reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Maintain strong interpersonal relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• ECSA registration or candidate status (preferable)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification industrial plant design experience
• Mining Process and Power Generation industry experience (ideal)
• Site-related experience (beneficial)
• Experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles and industrial plant design
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards for Power Generation, Mining, Oil & Gas industries
• Understanding of process design principles and thermal hydraulic analysis
• Knowledge of procurement processes and technical specification development
• Understanding of inter-discipline interfaces in engineering projects
• Knowledge of commissioning procedures and site inspection protocols
• Familiarity with industry safety and quality standards

Skills:

• Technical report writing and documentation
• Design development from conceptual stage through basic engineering to detailed phases
• Proficiency with plant design software tools (Caesar II, Prokon, AVEVA, etc.)
• Working knowledge of process design software (Thermoflex, AFT, etc.)
• Technical problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Technical and procurement specification compilation
• 3-D modeling and design review capabilities
• Project planning and scope management
• Adjudication of suppliers and sub-contractors

Behaviour:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
• Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Professional approach to client and stakeholder relationships
• Adaptability to work in various industrial environments
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Results-oriented mindset with focus on meeting deadlines
• Collaborative approach to cross-functional team work

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

Description
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities

• Engage with clients for new work
• Utilise new digital offerings and new technology, and platforms as they become available
• Take full responsibility for all design aspects for HVAC services, within the Built Environment, from conceptional to final design.
• Implementation of all relevant codes of practice and ensuring that all design aspects / project standards comply with Zutari's quality control procedures.
• Able to work on their own and take responsibility for the accuracy of work done.
• Eager to furthering their career and knowledge in design and new design developments.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc/MSc, BEng/MEng, B.Tech/MTech
• Minimum of 6 years' experience as a Mechanical Engineer within Building Services.
• Client focused.
• Professional Registration, Pr Tech or Pr Eng preferred or in process to register in 2025.
• Experience in designing and managing of medium to large HVAC projects.
• Able to utilise Revit, BIM360 AutoCAD
• Proficient in Heat load calculation software (HAP minimum, IES is bonus)
• Site experience on medium to large projects

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

Gig Engineer
is seeking a highly experienced
Mechanical Engineer
to join our dynamic engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, specification, and integration of mechanical equipment for major projects within the petrochemical and chemical industries. This position requires a strong background in a FEED, EPC, or EPCM environment, with a focus on ensuring designs meet client requirements and international standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed engineering for rotating and static equipment, including development of datasheets, specifications, and technical bid evaluations.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Integrate designs from third-party contractors to ensure full compliance with project specifications.
• Participate in key project reviews, including HAZOP and other technical meetings.
• Review and approve supplier documentation and provide technical support during fabrication, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant statutory regulations and safety standards.

Technical Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of standard engineering theories and principles.
• In-depth understanding of international design codes and standards, with mandatory knowledge of:
• API 610, 614, 617, 618, 619, 672, 674, 682, 685
• Knowledge of the following will be a distinct advantage:
• ASME
   codes
• ASTM/DIN/EN
   material specifications and certification
• Proficiency in package unit design standards and the ability to interpret client specifications.
• Working knowledge of statutory regulations for pressure equipment (PER, SANS 347) is highly desired.

Education and Experience:

• Education:
   BSc or B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience:
   A minimum of 7 years of applicable experience in a FEED, EPC, or EPCM project environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and engineering software used for technical specifications.
• Formal training or courses on pumps, compressors, and seal systems are desirable.

Other Requirements:

• May be required to travel to project sites as needed.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply directly to the job ad or by submitting their CV and a summary of relevant experience with the role title in the subject line to

Depending on the response, we may not be able to revert to all applicants individually; therefore, if you have not received a response within 4 weeks from your submission date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Overview:

Exciting opportunity alert

We are looking for a mechanical engineer to join our team full-time in Stellenbosch, and to help build world class satellite control systems. The products we build are a complex mix of electronic, electromagnetic, mechanical, optic, firmware, software, control systems, and mathematical model design.

We are looking for people who think out of the box, solve multidisciplinary problems, can work well in a team, and have a passion for design.

As a mechanical engineer in CubeSpace, it will be your responsibility to design test jigs, support equipment, specialised tooling and enclosures and support for products. These designs will also have to be qualified for the space environment, especially vibration-, hock- and thermal vacuum testing. This role will also be heavily involved with third-party suppliers to have parts made to specification. The ideal candidate will be a highly efficient individual that can take responsibility and be a proactive contributor to the team, a passionate mechanical engineer who enjoys getting their hands dirty, with a practical approach.

Responsibilities:

• Perform structural design and analysis
• Generate design documentation
• Finite element analysis
• Design for manufacture
• Generate CAD and drawings
• Conduct or guide engineers in environmental tests
• Review and create documentation
• Participate in design reviews, technical risk analysis, troubleshooting and investigations to proactively solve complex problems
• Integrate electronics and mechanics at the system and product level
• Contribute toward mechanical development process improvement activities
• Liaise and collaborate with various engineering teams
• Take part in guiding manufacturing
• Design and maintain test setups and infrastructure
• Create and maintain product-level documentation and other supporting documents as required

Requirements:

• University Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ Years experience in the aerospace, machinery, heavy machinery or defense industries.
• At least 2 years experience designing with CAD
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi-task, self-organise, and prioritise work independently
• Good organisational and administrative ability
• Exposure to Inventor, Ansys, Python, Matlab, FEA
• Adaptable to change
• Great attention to detail

At CubeSpace, you will have the opportunity to join a fun, dynamic company in the space industry. Finding it's routes as a spin off from the University of Stellenbosch, and evolving to become a world market leader in the supply of control systems to the rapidly expanding Small satellite market, CubeSpace has assisted in putting South Africa on the international map of world-class aerospace component development and supply.

Description
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

About the role:
We are looking for Engineers with experience in industrial engineering projects with an emphasis on mechanical engineering to join our industry-leading Water team in Tshwane.

Role Responsibilities

• Project Management of industrial/mechanical engineering related projects
• Perform complex engineering designs, calculations, and analysis of mechanical-related industrial infrastructure across the full lifecycle of the project, i.e., planning, design and implementation which includes construction and completion
• Perform, manage and co-ordinate the design of industrial water infrastructure, which includes various process units and civil infrastructure. This will further include process engineering, civil design, hydraulic design, co-ordination and integration with other engineering disciplines (i.e., structural, fire, civil and electrical), development of 3D models, technical drawings and details, technical specifications and associated quantities
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Produce other key deliverables on projects such as technical and project related reports, specifications and procurement documentation
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and across multiple geographies in Africa and internationally
• Ensure that all work complies with Zutari's quality control procedures and ensuring that required quality standards are maintained.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering. A postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-training with ECSA or proof of submission of application.
• A minimum of 3 years' post-graduate experience on mechanical engineering projects related to industrial engineering. Experience should entail working on projects across their full lifecycle, i.e., planning through to the end of construction.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and MS Office Suite products.
• Project Management and construction related experience in industrial engineering projects.
• Experience with regulatory compliance.
• Effective Communicator.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

- NEW Graduates /Trainees will NOT be considered
- Only those who meet the requiements need to apply
- Reputable University Degree preferred. - Must be professionally registered with ECSA
not negotiable
- Minimum 5 years post-registration (
Candidate registrations will not be considered)
- Preferably based in Cape Town
- Able to work in an open office environment with other professionals
- Experience in
government health projects
is advantageous or at least experience in high complexity construction projects not negotiable
- Sound working knowledge and experience with JBCC 6.2 Principal Building Agreement is essential. exposure to NEC 3 & 4 contracts is beneficial
- Experience with project-specific cash flow projections (Construction and PSP fees) is beneficial
- Able to work under strict deadlines
- Proficient in MS Word & Excel & Outlook
- Strong formal writing skillset
- Strong administration skills
- English as a first language is highly preferable

Company Description

MarGad Group provides Multidisciplinary Consulting Engineering Services with a focus on Civil & Structural Engineering, Architecture, and Project Management. Our supporting engineering services include Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, and Quantity Surveying. We offer comprehensive services to support diverse projects across various industries.

Role Description

This is a contract, on-site role for a Mechanical Engineer, located in Nelspruit. The Engineer will be responsible for supervision of fuel related project, i.e. product pipeline, tanks construction and maintenance as well as related work as and when requred. The Engineer ought to be proficent in the design, modeling and drafting of the same systems for bulk storage depots and retsil sites.

Daily tasks will include the construction project management of these projects, weekly reporting, project documentation, collaborating with other engineering disciplines, and ensuring project specifications and timelines are met.

Skilla and Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering design, modelling, (including piping and instrumentstion diagrams) for product pipelines, storage tanks and equipment;
• Proficiency in BIM and CAD;
• Project Management experience;
• Research and Development (R&D) experience;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Strong teamwork and communication skills;
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field;
• Relevant certifications and prior work experience in engineering consulting are beneficial.

Employer Description

Our client is a specialist engineering services firm.

Job Description

• Client liaison, doing tenders, proposals, quotations, systems design and management functions.
• Become an understudy to the CEO who is approaching retirement.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Skills

• Knowledge of Fire Protection/Detection
• HVAC systems experience is highly beneficial
• 5+ years' experience in consulting engineering

Salary/Package

Market Related

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Key Responsibilities

• Research and Design: Conduct research and design new mechanical and thermal devices, systems, and processes.
• Development and Prototyping: Develop prototypes for devices and conduct thorough testing to evaluate their functionality and efficiency.
• Manufacturing Oversight: Oversee the manufacturing process for mechanical components and equipment.
• Problem-Solving: Analyze problems and develop innovative solutions using mechanical and thermal devices.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare technical documentation, including blueprints, technical reports, and user manuals.
• System Maintenance and Operation: Ensure the efficient installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical products and systems.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with other engineers, architects, and professionals in multidisciplinary teams.

Key Skills

• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems and devise effective solutions.
• Creativity: Develop novel and innovative designs for new and existing devices and systems.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and other engineering tools.
• Project Management: Organize and manage engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with teams and documenting designs.
• Technical Writing: Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive technical documentation.

Typical IndustriesMechanical engineers work in various sectors, including: Aerospace and Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, Construction, and Consulting firms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R15 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person