Mechanical Engineer

Network Finance; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Soweto, South Africa, seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to drive plant performance on the factory floor. You will lead maintenance improvements, tackle equipment reliability challenges, and implement permanent solutions while collaborating with production, maintenance, suppliers and internal teams.

The role demands problem-solving, strong communication, and practical experience in mechanical systems, pumps, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic networks, with exposure to FMCG

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc/BTech)
• 2-3 years pg engineering experience in manufacturing or heavy industry
• Exposure to FMCG, packaging, production or processing environments
• Understanding of pumps, rotating equipment, conveyors/gearboxes, pneu/hydraulic systems
• Maintenance and reliability principles knowledge
• CAD experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Drive plant performance by supporting production and maintenance teams
• Investigate equipment breakdowns and implement permanent engineering solutions
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and commissioning projects
• Analyse equipment performance and identify optimisation opportunities
• Participate in root cause analysis and reliability improvement projects
• Maintain engineering documentation and technical records
• Work with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards

Skills

Post-graduate engineering experience

Pumps and rotating equipment

Conveyors and gearboxes

Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Maintenance and reliability principles

Strong analytical, problem-solving, &-

ECSA candidacy or registration

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Drive plant performance by supporting production and maintenance teams
• Investigate equipment breakdowns and implement permanent engineering solutions
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and commissioning projects
• Analyse equipment performance and identify optimisation opportunities
• Participate in root cause analysis and reliability improvement projects
• Maintain engineering documentation and technical records
• Work closely with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-3 years' post-graduate engineering experience
• Exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, production, processing, or heavy industrial environments
• Understanding of:
  • Pumps and rotating equipment
  • Conveyors and gearboxes
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Maintenance and reliability principles
• CAD experience advantageous
• ECSA candidacy or registration beneficial
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Who Will Thrive Here?

This role is perfect for a hands-on engineer who enjoys being on the factory floor, tackling technical challenges, and finding smarter ways to improve equipment reliability and efficiency. If words like automation, optimisation, reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement excite you, we'd love to hear from you.