Junior Mechanical Design Engineer — Cape Town, Mentorship

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship program

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional certification support

Cape Town exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Cape Town based product development team. You will assist in designing mechanical components and assemblies, learning from experienced engineers while contributing to the full product lifecycle from concept to prototype testing.

This entry‑level role offers a competitive salary, structured mentorship, and exposure to diverse engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical field
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for 2D/3D design
• Strong engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of mechanical components and assemblies using CAD
• Support senior engineers with basic simulations and analysis
• Prepare and update technical drawings, specifications, and documentation
• Participate in prototype building and testing, document results and identify improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements

Skills

CAD

2D/3D design

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Cape Town based product development team. You will assist in designing mechanical components and assemblies, learning from experienced engineers while contributing to the full product lifecycle from concept to prototype testing.

This entry‑level role offers a competitive salary, structured mentorship, and exposure to diverse engineering projects.