Mechanical Design Intern — Paid, Mentored in Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Mentorship program

Hands-on experience

Networking opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a Mechanical Design Intern position in Soweto. You will assist senior engineers with CAD tasks, learn to use SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and contribute to ongoing projects in a professional engineering setting.

The role provides mentorship, hands-on experience with industry tools, and networking opportunities while accommodating academic commitments where possible.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed mechanical engineering degree.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with CAD software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and modifying 2D/3D CAD models and drawings.
• Support senior engineers with basic calculations and data gathering.
• Participate in team meetings and design discussions.
• Learn company design standards and documentation processes.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing processes and material properties.

Skills

Team collaboration

Basic CAD

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is offering a Mechanical Design Intern position in Soweto. You will assist senior engineers with CAD tasks, learn to use SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and contribute to ongoing projects in a professional engineering setting.

The role provides mentorship, hands-on experience with industry tools, and networking opportunities while accommodating academic commitments where possible.