25 Hydraulic jobs in South Africa

Reference: Pta -EP-4
Hydraulic design engineer required at well-established original equipment manufacturing company doing design and building of Mobile Industrial Machinery for the Mines. Must be skilled in Solid Works design and the ability to do complex industrial and Mobile hydraulic designs. Mechanical engineering degree and 2 years solid design skills required. Johannesburg South.

This is an exciting broad role where you will be involved in a wide range of Engineering tasks, from conceptual design to machine commissioning. Key tasks will cover all aspects of the design and production of relatively complex mobile and Industrial machines and equipment. Reviewing / updating both Hydraulic existing designs and designing new once-off machines against customer specifications and industry standards.

• BEng Mechanical Engineer/ BSc Mechanical Engineering/ BTech Mechanical
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in the hydraulics design industry
• Good understanding of hydraulics design for mobile and Industrial hydraulic designs.
• Proven 3D Skills in Solid Edge
• Good problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards

• Responsible for producing practical new designs to tight timescales.
• Producing hydraulic designs from first principal designs according to technical specifications
• Producing calculations and supporting design documents
• Working closely with electrical, software and mechanical design engineers, to produce a well-integrated machine.
• Creating Bills of Materials for your designs and liaising with purchasing and production personnel
• Being involved with assembly, commissioning and testing of new machines.

Please apply via our website: or alternatively submit your CV to - Reference Pta . Should we not contact you within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Companies may expire jobs at their own discretion.

Neg - Neg plus 13th Cheque + Medical Aid and Provident Fund

Job Description
• Oversee the development and execution of engineering projects
• Design Hydraulic components
• Provide technical advice to both customers and colleagues within the company
• Site visits for technical advice
• Liaise with various stakeholder
• Internal training to fellow colleagues on products and technical matters
• Check and approve manufacturing drawings
• Assist in the testing of hydraulic components
• Generating quotes for products and systems to be manufactured
• Lead and manage projects
• Manage engineering department

Skills Requirements:
• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering -
• Computer Literate
• Experience in Hydraulics – Background and in-depth knowledge
• Understanding of hydraulic safety regulation and standards
• Good communication
• Problem solving and organizational skills
• Knowledge of ISO 9001: 2015
• Proficiency in computer aided design software
• 3-years Managerial experience preferred 

Reference: Pta -EP-4

Hydraulic design engineer required at a well-established original equipment manufacturing company doing design and building of Mobile Industrial Machinery for the Mines. Must be skilled in Solid Works design and the ability to do complex industrial and Mobile hydraulic designs. Mechanical engineering degree and 2 years solid design skills required. Johannesburg South.

This is an exciting broad role where you will be involved in a wide range of Engineering tasks, from conceptual design to machine commissioning. Key tasks will cover all aspects of the design and production of relatively complex mobile and Industrial machines and equipment. Reviewing / updating both Hydraulic existing designs and designing new once-off machines against customer specifications and industry standards.

• BEng Mechanical Engineer/ BSc Mechanical Engineering/ BTech Mechanical
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in the hydraulics design industry
• Good understanding of hydraulics design for mobile and Industrial hydraulic designs.
• Proven 3D Skills in Solid Edge
• Good problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards

• Responsible for producing practical new designs to tight timescales.
• Producing hydraulic designs from first principal designs according to technical specifications.
• Producing calculations and supporting design documents.
• Working closely with electrical, software and mechanical design engineers, to produce a well-integrated machine.
• Creating Bills of Materials for your designs and liaising with purchasing and production personnel.
• Being involved with assembly, commissioning and testing of new machines.

Please apply via our website: or alternatively submit your cv to - Reference Pta .
Should we not contact you within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Companies may expire jobs at their own discretion.
ONLY SA CITIZENS APPLY

Neg - Neg plus 13th Cheque + Medical Aid and Provident Fund

We are searching for talent!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

We’re on the lookout for experienced Hydraulic Millwrights to provide an engineering and maintenance service by undertaking installation, maintenance, repair, and modification activities on hydraulic and lubrication equipment and systems of a complex nature.

As a Hydraulic Millwright, you will be responsible for:

• The modification of hydraulic and lubrication systems by configuring new components and installation to standardise equipment as far as possible to meet production and engineering requirements.
• Collaborating with others (e.g., contractors, vendors, etc.) to implement and maintain services.
• Ensuring that plant modification requests are submitted for all system modifications and approved by the relevant Production and Engineering personnel, including filing of documentation at the Drawing Office for future reference.
• Ensuring drawings of plant hydraulic schematics, which are used for basic fault-finding, are updated timeously and correctly, and the latest revision is filed at the Drawing Office.
• The commissioning of hydraulic and lubrication systems, and new or modified installations by making final connection to the plant according to production and engineering requirements and standards.
• Ensuring hydraulic/lubrication systems comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 system requirements.
• Assisting with investigations, creating/initiating, or updating drawings, recommending maintenance plans and procedures.
• Oil sampling and implementation of recommendations as per oil sampling and analysis program.
• Participating as a team member in the MDT team that carries out technical investigations regarding maintenance problems to close out failures on all Hydraulic/Lubrications related failures.
• Performing standby duties.
• Utilising all Sappi's systems in the execution of the maintenance strategy and realisation of the objectives (SAP, PS, PM, CO, RCA & Activity Manager).
• Assisting Maintenance Engineers with the preparation of the Maintenance budget.
• Supporting MDT.
• Supporting Maintenance efforts.
• Shut implementation and supervision.

What are we looking for?

• NQF4: qualification in Engineering Studies.
• Recognised Millwright Trade certificate.
• Heavy industry experience – 3 to 5 years.
• At least 3 years hydraulic system and maintenance experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role).
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.

If you are resilient and energetic and looking for a new challenge at competitive market rates, click on apply now to put your name in the talent pool.

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