Junior Mechanical Engineer

Together Staffing group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Together Staffing group seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer for a manufacturing operation in Gauteng, Johannesburg. You will design, develop and improve mechanical systems and plant equipment, manage projects from concept through implementation, and provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.

The role emphasizes equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• BTech Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Experience in project management and equipment optimisation.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of CAD and engineering design principles advantageous.
• Communication and stakeholder management skills.
• ECSA registration advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical systems and plant equipment.
• Manage mechanical engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Investigate equipment failures and implement solutions.
• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities.
• Drive initiatives to improve reliability and production efficiency.
• Ensure engineering work complies with safety, quality, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, drawings, and project documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

BTech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a manufacturing operation in Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering projects, equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical systems and plant equipment
• Manage mechanical engineering projects from concept through implementation
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams
• Investigate equipment failures and implement effective engineering solutions
• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
• Drive initiatives to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency
• Ensure engineering work complies with safety, quality, and statutory requirements
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, drawings, and project documentation

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• 3 – 5 Years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems
• Experience in project management and equipment optimisation
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Knowledge of CAD and engineering design principles advantageous
• Communication and stakeholder management skills
• ECSA registration advantageous