Graduate Mechanical Engineer Program – Hybrid, Mentored

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Hybrid work model

Structured training and development

Mentorship from senior engineers

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch invites recent graduates to join a structured Graduate Mechanical Engineer Program. You will gain hands-on experience across design, analysis, testing, and project management while contributing to innovative engineering projects in a collaborative environment.

The role offers a hybrid work model, structured training, dedicated mentorship from senior engineers, and regular performance reviews to support your development as you build a solid engineering career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong grasp of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of mechanical components and systems using CAD.
• Conduct performance analyses and simulations for designs.
• Support testing and validation of prototypes and final products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project execution.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and specifications.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch invites recent graduates to join a structured Graduate Mechanical Engineer Program. You will gain hands-on experience across design, analysis, testing, and project management while contributing to innovative engineering projects in a collaborative environment.

The role offers a hybrid work model, structured training, dedicated mentorship from senior engineers, and regular performance reviews to support your development as you build a solid engineering career.