Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Pretoria. The team hires on merit and across communities in Gauteng.
The Role
This Mechanical Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Pretoria. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Gauteng.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Mechanical Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.
Your Future Here
In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Pretoria have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Pretoria have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
Based in Pretoria
Working in Pretoria means a place easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Pretoria office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Pretoria cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng 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 Pretoria.
Daily Duties
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
Minimum Requirements
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.