All Round Machinist and or CNC Programmer

Dennes Engineering PTY ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Cape Town is looking for an experienced All-Round Machinist / CNC Programmer to join their team. Ideal candidates will be qualified artisans with 6-10+ years of experience and proficiency in programming CNC machines like Mastercam and SolidWorks. The role involves both CNC and manual machining, contributing to a family-like work atmosphere. Competitive salary packages including performance-based incentives are offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Immediate start

Family atmosphere

Diverse work opportunities

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience in machining.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Preferred age range 25-40 based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts from samples without supervision.
• Program CNC machines and handle both prototype and production runs.
• Mentor junior staff and thrive under pressure.

Skills

Mastercam 2020

SolidWorks 2019

Fanuc G-code programming

Manual machining

Team player

Education

Qualified artisan (Red Seal or equivalent)

Job description

Job Advertisement

Position: All?Round Machinist / CNC Programmer

Location: Ndabeni (near Pinelands), Cape Town

Company: Dennes Engineering – 40 years of solving engineering challenges in South Africa

Employment: Contract-Permanent

Role Options

Option A: All?Rounder Artisan

• Independent workshop hero: machine parts from samples without supervision
• Skilled on manual lathes & mills
• Thrives under pressure and tight deadlines

Option B: CNC Savvy Engineer

• Mastercam 2020 & SolidWorks 2019 programming proficiency
• Fanuc G?code programming on Doosan, Mazak Slant, Leadwell, Mazak VTC41L (from legacy “dinosaurs” to modern Machines)
• Comfortable switching to manual machining when CNC capacity low.
• Handles both prototype (1-off) and production runs

Key Traits

• Team player with a relaxed yet driven mindset
• Passionate about engineering, with a great sense of humour
• Enjoys mentoring junior staff — no ego allowed
• Punctual, drama-free, and zero tolerance for bullying

Requirements

• Qualified artisan (Red Seal or equivalent) with 6–10+ years’ experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Preferred age range 25–40, based on experience

Why Dennes?

• Family atmosphere: open-door policy, flat hierarchy
• Diverse, meaningful work with direct impact
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives
• Immediate start—with salary tailored to your skills

To Apply:

Send your CV and a short note detailing:

1. A challenging part you’ve machined
2. Your CNC + manual experience
3. A time you supported or learned from a colleague