Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programme 2026

Route Management; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Cape Town is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and innovate trailer components. The ideal candidate will possess a B.Eng or B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering and be fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English. You will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process and conducting research and development. Relocation may be required for this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Design trailers and trailer components.
• Oversee manufacturing process of new designs.
• Fault-finding and providing solutions.
• Innovate and redesign trailers.
• Conduct research and development.
• Design and manufacture industrial equipment.
• Design and implement systems.
• Prepare bills of materials.

Skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual in Afrikaans and English

Education

B.Eng or B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• B.Eng or B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong time management skills.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Designing trailers and trailer components.
• Overseeing the manufacturing process of new designs.
• Fault-finding and providing solutions.
• Innovating and redesigning trailers.
• Conducting research and development.
• Designing and manufacturing industrial equipment.
• Designing and implementing systems.
• Preparing bills of materials.