Senior Mechanical Engineer

National Asphalt

Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Market-related remuneration package

Subsidised Medical Aid and Pension

13th Cheque

Performance-based incentives

Professional growth and leadership dev

Job summary

National Asphalt seeks a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Bon Accord, Pretoria asphalt plant. The role focuses on plant reliability, maintenance excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The candidate will lead mechanical assets, drive maintenance programs, and support strategic engineering projects across the business, while ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness of operations.

Qualifications

BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong understanding of mechanical plant maintenance and systems.
Experience with maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

Provide expert technical guidance on mechanical engineering matters.
Oversee design, installation, commissioning, modification and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Review drawings, specs, calculations and equipment designs.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.
Lead engineering projects from concept to implementation.
Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Asset management

Maintenance engineering

Reliability engineering

Project management

Leadership

Root-cause analysis

Education

BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

National Asphalt seeks a highly skilled, motivated, results-driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team at our asphalt manufacturing plant in Bon Accord, Pretoria . This exciting opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and is passionate about plant reliability, maintenance excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of plant equipment and mechanical assets while supporting strategic engineering projects across the business.

Key ResponsibilitiesMechanical Engineering & Technical Leadership

Provide expert technical guidance on mechanical engineering matters.
Oversee the design, installation, commissioning, modification, and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.
Investigate equipment failures and implement effective corrective and preventative solutions.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and equipment designs.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, performance, and efficiency.

Maintenance & Asset Management

Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
Minimise downtime through effective maintenance planning and execution.
Monitor asset performance and equipment reliability.
Support major repairs, shutdowns, overhauls, and equipment upgrades.
Drive reliability-centred maintenance initiatives across operations.

Engineering Projects

Lead engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
Coordinate contractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure successful commissioning, testing, and project handover.

SHEQ & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all applicable engineering, safety, and environmental legislation.
Conduct engineering risk assessments and technical audits.
Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
Promote a strong safety culture across all engineering activities.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Collaborate with Operations, Production, Procurement, Finance, and SHEQ departments to achieve business objectives.

Minimum Experience Required

8-10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
Proven experience in asset management, maintenance engineering, reliability engineering, and project management.
Experience within heavy industrial, manufacturing, construction, plant, or equipment-intensive environments.
Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis capabilities.

Qualifications & Technical Requirements

BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering
Valid driver's licence
Strong understanding of mechanical plant and machinery maintenance
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, engines, and power transmission systems
Understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance methodologies
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Experience with project management, cost control, and asset lifecycle management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems

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