Junior Mechanical Engineer

Jobs2day SA; Brits; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs2day SA in Brits, North West, is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support daily plant operations and drive hands-on maintenance and reliability improvements on a multi-site manufacturing setup.

The role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to gain practical experience in maintenance, process improvement, and production-engineering within a supportive leadership environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Graduate with up to 3 years of relevant practical experience.
• Interest in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with maintenance or process improvement is advantageous.
• Familiarity with mechanical drawings and systems.
• Proficiency in Excel; CAD exposure advantageous.
• Good communication and willingness to learn.
• Reliable transport to Brits.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering and production teams with daily plant operations.
• Assist with preventative maintenance, reliability and downtime-reduction initiatives.
• Investigate equipment and process issues, assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous-improvement projects focused on productivity, waste reduction, quality, cost and safety.
• Assist with plant modifications, installation projects, equipment upgrades and technical documentation.
• Compile technical reports, maintenance records, project updates and performance information.
• Work with production, maintenance, quality and external service providers to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure adherence to plant safety, housekeeping and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree, diploma or advanced diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Brits, North West
Salary: R30,000 - R35,000 CTC per month
Employment type: Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established multi-site manufacturer is seeking a motivated Junior Mechanical Engineer to join its Brits plant.

This is a hands-on development opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants to build practical manufacturing, maintenance, reliability and production-engineering experience. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced plant leadership and technical teams, receiving exposure to continuous improvement projects, plant equipment, process optimisation and day-to-day operational problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the engineering and production teams with daily plant operations.
• Assist with preventative maintenance, mechanical reliability and downtime-reduction initiatives.
• Investigate equipment and process issues, assist with root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous-improvement projects focused on productivity, waste reduction, quality, cost and safety.
• Assist with plant modifications, installation projects, equipment upgrades and technical documentation.
• Compile technical reports, maintenance records, project updates and performance information.
• Work with production, maintenance, quality and external service providers to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure adherence to plant safety, housekeeping and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree, diploma or advanced diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Graduate through to approximately three years' relevant practical experience.
• A genuine interest in a hands-on manufacturing and plant environment.
• Sound mechanical aptitude and structured problem-solving ability.
• Exposure to maintenance, production, project engineering or process improvement will be advantageous.
• Basic understanding of preventative maintenance, technical drawings and mechanical systems.
• Good Microsoft Excel and reporting ability; exposure to CAD or maintenance systems will be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, initiative and a willingness to learn from experienced plant personnel.
• Reliable transport and the ability to commute to Brits.

Candidate Profile

This role will suit an energetic, technically curious engineer who is comfortable on the plant floor, asks intelligent questions and wants to develop into a well-rounded manufacturing engineering professional.

The company is looking for potential, discipline and a strong learning mindset - not someone expecting to sit behind a desk and manage from a distance.