Mechanical Section Engineer: Plant Maintenance & Projects

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm located in Cape Town is seeking a Section Engineer (Mechanical) to enhance production processes and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Candidates should hold a BSc or BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering along with a GCC certificate. Experience in a manufacturing setting, along with skills in MS Office, AutoCad, and MS Projects, is essential. This role involves project planning, cost monitoring, and improving machine capabilities. Competitive salary offered between R600k and R800k.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to production to ensure processes are safe and effective.
• Ensure equipment meets capacity and quality demands.
• Conduct effective equipment measurement and root cause analysis.
• Assist with implementation of site planned maintenance and standards.
• Identify capital expenditure in line with company policies.
• Plan, schedule, and control project implementation.
• Approve payment of invoices.
• Monitor project costs and implement cost reduction programs.
• Ensure adherence to legislative requirements.

Skills

MS Office suite

AutoCad

MS Projects

Knowledge of compressors

Knowledge of refrigeration

Knowledge of boilers

Knowledge of heating systems

Knowledge of canning plant

Education

BSc or BTech Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

GCC (Government certificate of competency)

Job description

A manufacturing firm located in Cape Town is seeking a Section Engineer (Mechanical) to enhance production processes and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Candidates should hold a BSc or BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering along with a GCC certificate. Experience in a manufacturing setting, along with skills in MS Office, AutoCad, and MS Projects, is essential. This role involves project planning, cost monitoring, and improving machine capabilities. Competitive salary offered between R600k and R800k.