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 well-established engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking an All-Round Machinist / CNC Programmer to work independently on machine parts and support junior staff. This role requires proficiency in manual and CNC machining with a focus on quality and team collaboration. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of experience. The firm offers a family-friendly atmosphere, performance-based bonuses, and a tailored salary based on skills.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Family atmosphere

Diverse work with direct impact

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Machine parts from samples without supervision.
• Create both prototypes and production runs.
• Mentor junior staff in the workshop.

Skills

Manual lathes & mills

Mastercam 2020 programming

SolidWorks 2019 programming

Fanuc G-code programming

Manual machining

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 :

• A challenging part you’ve machined
• Your CNC + manual experience
• A time you supported or learned from a colleague