Graduate Mechanical Engineer Trainee — Mentorship & Projects

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Large-scale projects exposure

Mentorship by engineers

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks motivated Graduate Trainee Mechanical Engineers to join operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This program provides practical experience and training across design, development, testing, and maintenance under seasoned professionals.

You will gain industry knowledge while contributing to innovative projects in a safety‑driven environment. Ideal candidates hold a mechanical engineering degree, are proficient with CAD tools, and eager to work in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and materials science.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems and components.
• Participate in site inspections and provide technical support for ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on engineering challenges.
• Contribute to project documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Adhere to strict safety standards and company engineering procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 seeks motivated Graduate Trainee Mechanical Engineers to join operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This program provides practical experience and training across design, development, testing, and maintenance under seasoned professionals.

You will gain industry knowledge while contributing to innovative projects in a safety‑driven environment. Ideal candidates hold a mechanical engineering degree, are proficient with CAD tools, and eager to work in a collaborative team.