563 Mechanical Engineer jobs in South Africa

Overview

We are looking for a Junior to Mid level Mechanical Engineer to work onsite for a client in Cape Town. Your post matric qualification (Degree) with a year minimum experience will be required for you to be shortlisted. Your work on heavy equipment will be rewarded by this forward thinking company. Chemical Engineering candidates with experience on industrial equipment will also be considered.

Responsibilities are not specified in the provided description.

• Post-matric qualification (Degree) with a minimum of one year experience to be shortlisted.
• Experience on heavy industrial equipment.
• Chemical Engineering candidates with experience on industrial equipment will also be considered.
• Onsite work in Cape Town.

Regret, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mechanical systems and products.

• Design, develop, and test mechanical components and systems.
• Prepare 2D/3D models, technical drawings, and specifications using CAD software.
• Conduct engineering calculations, simulations, and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Identify opportunities for product improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical support.
• Inspect and analyze existing systems, recommending repairs or upgrades.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software - SolidWorks experience preferred.

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Overview

Reference : Mondi offers exciting careers in a workplace where digital and human ingenuity work together. We create innovative solutions with integrity, a passion for performance and care for our people and our world. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion to perform and are interested in the chance of working in different countries and cultures around the world you should consider becoming part of the Mondi Group.

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile - for colleagues and customers - our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future.

Our global team of 24000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries. We are a global leader in packaging and paper contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design.

If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process please reach out to the contact person listed above. Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however Management reserves the right to use additional / relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

• Implemented and maintained mechanical equipment and programs
• Optimised mechanical engineering systems and resources ensuring plant / process availability
• Monitored process and systems conditions and trends to improve productivity and efficiency
• Performed mechanical engineering tasks when participating in optimization projects
• Engage in liaison with stakeholders such as suppliers direct line management production engineering and maintenance when performing practical work
• Drive multifuel boiler plant efficiencies
• Carry out root cause analysis to minimize failures and improve reliability
• Implement practical maintenance strategies and drive adherence
• Effective risk management
• Ensure efficient maintenance cost control

• BSc / BTech Mechanical Engineering qualification (NQF 8)
• 5 - 10 years experience in mechanical engineering in an industrial / manufacturing environment with exposure to boiler and utility plant maintenance
• GCC will be advantageous
• Valid South African Drivers license

• Location: Merebank Mill Travancore Drive Merebank 4052
• Duration: Permanent
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1

• Health benefits
• Learning & Development

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI individuals and people with disabilities. If you don’t meet all listed qualifications we still want to hear from you. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process please reach out to the contact person listed above.

Mechanical Design, System Design, FEA, ASME Codes & Standards, CAD, Mechanical Knowledge, Creo, SolidWorks, Mechanical Engineering, Autocad, HVAC Design, Autodesk Inventor

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. You will be redirected to our recruiting platform after applying. If you do not find the activation email, please check your spam folder or add the address to your safe list or address book.

• Permanent
• Full Time
  
  

• Analyse job cards to determine job status, work authorisations/limitations, estimate, description of problems and / or expected serviceability.
• Test mechanical equipment to troubleshoot known or suspected problems.
• Disassemble mechanical equipment noting parts identification, configuration and condition.
• Replace or repair worn or defective mechanical assemblies.
• Requisition of replacement parts.
• Verify repairs using start-up testing procedures.
• Retest reassembled mechanical equipment for proper output and operation.
• Operate specialised equipment.
• Work on Customer sites as well as in the workshop.
• Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
• Follow all Company Health & Safety procedures and use proper personal protective equipment.
• Keep work area neat and tidy.
• Carry out any other reasonable request from the management team.
  
  

• Experience of customer site work preferably in the Water Utility industry.
• Excellent health & safety knowledge and application.
• Well organised with the ability to multitask.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude with a flexible approach to work.
• Being part of the call out rota.

Job title : Mechanical Engineer

Job Location : Free State, Sasolburg Deadline : October 14, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

Qualifications

• B.Eng. (Mech)
• B.Sc. (Mech) may be c
• PR Certificated may be advantageous

Experience

• Preferably 5 years’ experience in heavy industry / mining / chemical process environment
• Project management proficiency
• Piping systems and piping standards Equipment Condition Monitoring

Duties

• Ensuring statutory compliance with regards the relevant OHS Acts & Regulations
• Ensuring compliance to ISO standards 9001, 14001, 18001
• Initiate, plan, execute and control ad hoc projects as and when required
• Developing long-term maintenance strategies for plant equipment and pressure piping
• Overseeing the pressure piping Inspection program
• Periodic review and analysis of maintenance measures
• Root cause investigations into equipment failures
• Improvement of maintenance strategy
• Preparation of proper SOW for general overhaul activities
• Preparation and implementation of Safety Procedures & Work Instructions
• Compilation and control of the maintenance capital replacement budget
• Supervision of special third-party service providers
• QA / QC for all maintenance measures
• Preservation of the plant performance by pro-actively eliminating equipment failures
• Developing of maintenance procedures, standards and specifications
• Engineering / Technical jobs

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The incumbent will be required to take responsibility for various building services designs on a variety of mechanical building services. The candidate must be able to compile project proposals and reports and have good writing skills. Prepare project documents to ensure the successful and timely completion of projects. Provide project information and assistance to Project and Portion Leaders to enable effective project management.

• Take responsibility for building services designs across a range of mechanical building services.
• Provide project information and assistance to Project and Portion Leaders to enable effective project management.
• Compile project proposals and reports and demonstrate strong writing skills.
• Prepare project documents to ensure successful and timely project completion.

• Candidate must have a B.Eng. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Candidate is at an advanced stage of readiness for Professional Registration submission.
• Minimum of 4–7 years of relevant experience in the built environment (Hospitals, Clinics, Commercial Buildings, Offices, workshops, stores, etc.).

• Basic staff management and financial control capabilities.
• Engineering experience in large projects covering relevant divisional requirements.
• Sound knowledge of National Building Regulations requirements and relevant standards applicable to health facilities and systems.
• Knowledge of systems and mechanical equipment in health environments (HVAC & R, Vertical Transportation, Building Wet Services, Fire protection and smoke ventilation; Kitchen equipment, Laundry equipment, Medical gas designs, Vacuum & Compressed air, and related systems) is beneficial.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office products; familiarity with the HAP HVAC design modelling program is beneficial.

Negotiable and based on the candidate’s qualifications and years of relevant experience.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Design, Consulting, and Engineering

• Civil Engineering

Overview

Job title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Location: Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline: October 26, 2025

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ years’ experience in manufacturing, mining, or project management – post qualification and completion of internship
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or CAD, with exposure to FEA and tender processes
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and ability to interpret technical drawings
• Experience in FEA is also extremely important

• Assist with the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems
• Perform technical calculations and simulations
• Collaborate on projects and attend planning meetings
• Support technical operations and adhere to safety protocols
• Engineering / Technical jobs

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3-D design tools and modeling software allow our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.

To produce cost effective and technically sound Mechanical designs and source suitable mechanical equipment through the procurement department within the required time frame to support project deliverables and objectives.

• Develop a discipline design strategy and design criteria to suit the unique project/client requirements
• Produce regular project status reports
• Provide input into the development of the project schedule, POP and SCOP
• Generate technical specifications with requirements for each package
• Compile technical enquiry packages and technical tender evaluations to ensure accurate placement of orders
• Assist in developing, managing and controlling the discipline cost and man-hour estimates
• Produce discipline specific designs according to schedule and budget
• Manage and control changes to budget and schedule
• Identify potential risks/delays and explain discrepancies
• Maintain effective engineering input/output of design office
• Ensure development and optimization of mechanical layout drawings through the design office
• Review supplier documentation for compliance with technical requirements
• Generate post-project feedback

• Maintain effective inter-discipline interface and communication
• Understand other discipline requirements and communicate own requirements
• Ensure sufficient informal interaction between disciplines
• Gather feedback from other disciplines for design purposes
• Manage and interface with suppliers and contractors to meet project objectives

• Ensure adherence to the internal Project Management Operating System
• Apply and review associated discipline Engineering Standards
• Continuous Improvement
• Provide suggestions for improving internal work methods and procedures on an ad-hoc basis.

• Regularly review and contribute towards improvement of procedures and systems
• Ensure all QA procedures and guidelines are followed in all daily activities
• Participate in quality assurance audits
• Monitor vendor quality
• Monitor site quality
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

• Professionally the successful candidate will be a B. Sc/B. Eng. or B. Tech (Mechanical) graduate and preferably registered with ECSA as a professional engineer.

• A proven track record of 5-7 years plus relevant mechanical engineering experience in project related work within a processing (Metals & Minerals) or Petrochemical plant projects environment is required for this position
• The candidate must ideally have experience with a wide range of mechanical equipment such as conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, cranes and hoists, feeders, mills, scrubbers, compressed air systems, feeders and tanks
• Working experience in at least definitive or bankable feasibility studies is required with experience in project execution strongly recommended. Site based experience during construction and/or commissioning would be highly advantageous.
• Previous working experience on a mineral processing or petrochemical plant or in a similar hereby industrial environment would be very advantageous.
• Project Management - Knowledge of basic project management methods and knowledge of all project life cycle phases
• Design Criteria - Applications and improvements of technical knowledge into design criteria that suit project reqs. And/or support the design of new components/equipment
• Commercial Principles -Understanding of contract types and of their main features (basics, purchasing and selling conditions, partnerships, claims, logistic aspects etc.) including international contracts
• Technical Documentation -Ability to create, understand and communicate via technical specifications
• Plant Layout development -Ability to lay out the plant in a functional, safe and cost-effective way
• Materials Fundamentals - Knowledge and understanding of basic information regarding materials and their properties used in engineering and manufacturing activities
• Construction & Commissioning - Understanding of on-site construction work and commissioning with associated contractor and supplier interactions
• Cost Estimation - Understand cost of design (including cost of deliverables generation) and ability to estimate costs related to a project or specific activity
• Basic IT Tools -Office Automation and Graphic Software
• Procurement - Understand project cost control, budgeting, procurement, purchase-to-pay and supply chain management
• Engineering Calculations - Knowledge of engineering calculation techniques
• Innovation & Adaptability - The ability to adapt to different environments (team, technologies, countries etc.) from a technical point of view, including ability to find out new possible technological solutions according to customer’s needs.
• Quality Engineering - Knowledge of quality methods, management systems and procedures and/or understanding of quality features of products and parts
• Quantity Estimation -Ability to estimate quantities (volumes, dimensions, masses, weights etc.)
• CAE Software - Familiarity with CAE software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines e.g. AutoCAD
• Legislation and Standards - Knowledge of sector specific law (e.g. Engineering safety reqs, and knowledge of standard specifications (e.g. Plant layout requirements etc.) including the ability to integrate these standards

Requirements

• Experience: 5 to 10 years.
• Qualifications: B.Tech, B.Sc or B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering essential.
• Professional Registrations: Not required.
• Software: Microsoft Office (proficient) (excel, word, outlook), Nesting Software (Sigmanest but not critical), any 3D design package (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred), FEA software (advantageous).
• Proficient in both English (Crucial) and Afrikaans (Ideal)
• Notice period: Not more than 1 month.

• Reports to department manager.
• Product development and design.
• Take on complete projects from start to finish including special projects.
• Stress analysis. Training will be given if necessary. Preferred if they have some knowledge.
• Load distributions and general arrangement drawings.
• Assist in implementing drawing standards / processes / documentation etc.
• Assist / manage draughtsman with department manager once experienced enough.
• Manage and maintain products / database / standards / administration etc.
• Assist production and repair departments as needed.
• Create nestings for plasma from time to time if draughtsman are not able.
• Assist with day to day.
• Data capturing and filing.
• Bills of materials.
• Proper planning and time management. The successful candidate will be expected to function successfully on their own.
• Maintain good interdepartmental communication and relations.

• Excellent communication, numeracy, and computer literacy skills.
• Good people management skills and management of staff.
• Identifying problems and implement preventative strategies to minimise risk.
• Being able to develop good working relationships and trust with various teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytic ability and be very detail oriented.
• Working well with many different departments and external suppliers.
• Always keeping the end-user / customer in mind.
• Being results and deadline driven.
• Proficient in MS Office and CAD software.