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Location
Somerset West, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
03 Jun 2026
Closes
23 Jun 2026
Jobs in Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineer
Our client, a well-established company based in Somerset West, Cape Town, is seeking a motivated and technically minded Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with a National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or BTech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 1–2 years' experience in a technical or manufacturing environment. Experience with store design projects, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. CAD experience will be advantageous. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, able to work independently and within a team, and capable of making sound decisions under pressure. A valid driver's license and own reliable transport are required.
REQUIREMENTS:
DUTIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or BTech in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
- 1–2 years' experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
- 1–2 years' experience working with store designs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with CAD software will be advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to complete work within established timeframes.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Diligent, self-motivated, and proactive.
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to think creatively and solve problems.
- Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
DUTIES:
- Support the R&D, Services, and Sales/Quotations departments.
- Conduct daily remote monitoring of sites.
- Assemble new remote monitoring systems.
- Add new sites to the remote monitoring system.
- Provide, interpret, and process information gathered through site monitoring.
- Make changes and adjustments to site parameters based on information gathered from monitoring activities.
- Issue, log, report, program, and clear/reset alarms.
- Liaise with technicians and clients.
- Assist with CAD drawings.
- Conduct site visits to ensure accurate measurements are obtained.