Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

On-the-job training

Exposure to processes

Diverse projects

Education support

Potential permanent position

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in design, manufacturing, and maintenance. You will be mentored by seasoned engineers and contribute to real-world projects, building practical skills in a vital industrial sector.

You will learn through on-the-job training, with exposure to diverse engineering disciplines and processes, and there is potential for a permanent position within the engineering department.

Qualifications

• Interest in mechanical engineering and pursuing a career in the field.
• Relevant technical qualification or coursework is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; safe use of tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and development of mechanical systems and components.
• Participate in the fabrication, assembly, and testing of prototypes and equipment.
• Support maintenance and repair activities for mechanical installations and machinery.
• Learn to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Conduct basic engineering calculations and data analysis under supervision.
• Contribute to project documentation, including reports and progress updates.

Skills

Interest in mechanical engineering

Reading drawings

Willingness to learn

Basic physics understanding

Education

Technical qualification

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering a challenging and rewarding Mechanical Engineering Apprentice position in Richards Bay . This role is perfect for aspiring engineers who want to gain practical, hands-on experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, and maintenance. You will be mentored by experienced professionals, contributing to real-world projects and developing your technical expertise. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn from the ground up in a vital industrial sector, gaining exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines and processes. You will be an integral part of a team focused on delivering innovative mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and development of mechanical systems and components.
• Participate in the fabrication, assembly, and testing of prototypes and equipment.
• Support maintenance and repair activities for mechanical installations and machinery.
• Learn to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Conduct basic engineering calculations and data analysis under supervision.
• Contribute to project documentation, including reports and progress updates.

Requirements

• A strong interest in mechanical engineering and a desire to pursue a career in the field.
• A relevant technical qualification or completion of relevant coursework is advantageous.
• Good understanding of basic physics and mechanical principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools safely.
• Willingness to learn and work diligently in a workshop and site environment.

Benefits

• An apprentice stipend of R85,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentorship from seasoned engineers.
• Exposure to industrial engineering processes and equipment.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging engineering projects.
• Support for further technical education and certifications.
• Potential for a permanent position within the engineering department.