Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer in Cradock, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
On top of that, this Mechanical Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Cradock. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Cradock operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Cradock teams, and the new Mechanical Engineer will feel that from the first week.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Cradock group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Equally, the team mix in Cradock reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
About Cradock
Working in Cradock means a place within the Coega Industrial Development Zone, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Cradock office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Cradock cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Cradock.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
Who We’re Looking For
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.